We all know it\u2019s cheaper to cook at home but when that craving for pizza, tacos or Chinese hits, it\u2019s hard to say no.\u00a0 While indulging occasionally won\u2019t ruin your budget, ordering out multiple times a week will.\u00a0 Luckily, there are tricks you can use to save money on takeout without giving it up completely.<\/p>\r\n
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Even if you order the cheapest thing on the menu, delivery fees can easily cause you to spend more than anticipated.\u00a0 Depending on where you order from, certain restaurants tack on an extra dollar or two if you don\u2019t order the delivery minimum.\u00a0 The easiest way to save money on takeout is to place your order online or over the phone and tell them you\u2019ll pick it up.\u00a0 Obviously, it isn\u2019t as convenient as having them come to you, but you\u2019ll be saving money.\u00a0 Another way to avoid delivery fees is to order from places that don\u2019t charge one.\u00a0 Seamless<\/a> has a \u201cFree Delivery\u201d filter which eliminates any restaurants that don\u2019t fit the criteria.\u00a0 DoorDash also clearly lists its delivery fees so you can choose wisely.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Want to get paid to eat?\u00a0 No, we\u2019re not pulling your leg.\u00a0 It really is possible, you just have to take advantage of cashback offers.\u00a0 There are a couple ways this can be done.\u00a0 First, you can place your order using a cashback credit card.\u00a0 Each card issuer has their own rules about how much you\u2019ll earn from restaurants.\u00a0 If you don\u2019t already have a cash back card, an alternative option is to download a cash back app like Dosh.\u00a0 Just link your credit or debit card, eat at a nearby restaurant and you\u2019ll be rewarded when you pay for your meal.\u00a0 The cash back percentage varies based on the restaurant.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Don\u2019t pay full price for your meal.\u00a0 The easiest way to save money at your favorite restaurants is to join their mailing list. Most places will give you a special discount off your first order just for signing up. Plus, anytime they kick off a new promotion, you’ll be emailed a coupon code.\u00a0 If you prefer not to clog your inbox, you can always just search the restaurant’s name followed by the word \u201ccoupon\u201d to see what you can find.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n One of the best ways for companies to promote their business is through word of mouth.\u00a0 That\u2019s why many offer referral programs.\u00a0 How it usually works is you\u2019ll invite a friend to try a restaurant or food delivery service at a discount.\u00a0 Once they sign up and place their first order, the company rewards you with a discount as well.\u00a0 In this case, spreading the word about UberEATS<\/a> and Grubhub<\/a> can help you and your friends save money on takeout.\u00a0 With UberEATS, just share your invite code via email or social media.\u00a0 When a friend uses the code to place their first order, a $5 discount will be automatically applied to your next order.\u00a0 GrubHub offers a similar program except your friend will get $12 off their first app order of $15 or more.\u00a0 Once they\u2019ve completed the transaction, you\u2019ll be rewarded with a $12 discount on the app.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n If you have food delivered to your home on a regular basis, consider signing up for a subscription service like Postmates Unlimited.\u00a0 For $9.99 per month or $95.88 for the year, you\u2019ll receive free delivery on all orders over $15.\u00a0 Aside from delivery fees, you\u2019ll also be able to avoid surge pricing.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Some restaurants appear on multiple delivery platforms which means the pricing may not be the same.\u00a0 Google the name of the restaurant and look at the restaurant\u2019s description.\u00a0 There may a line that says \u201cOrder\u201d which will tell you all the sites you can use to place your order.\u00a0 Compare the pricing on each site including delivery fees and discount codes to which one scores you the biggest savings.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Stretch your money a little further by purchasing a discounted gift card for your favorite restaurant.\u00a0 Sites like Gift Card Granny<\/a>, Card Pool and Card Cash, all sell gift cards for less than face value which automatically saves you money on takeout.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n You probably don\u2019t want to be lectured but you can save yourself a lot of money by cooking at home.\u00a0 The internet is full of copycat recipes you can use to create a meal that tastes just like the one your favorite restaurant makes.\u00a0 Find one you that fits your taste buds and skill level and give it a try.<\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/p>\r\n We all know it\u2019s cheaper to cook at home but when that craving for pizza, tacos or Chinese hits, it\u2019s hard to say no.\u00a0 While indulging occasionally won\u2019t ruin your budget, ordering out multiple times a week will.\u00a0 Luckily, there are tricks you can use to save money on takeout without giving it up completely. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":17130,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"\r\n We all know it\u2019s cheaper to cook at home but when that craving for pizza, tacos or Chinese hits, it\u2019s hard to say no.\u00a0 While indulging occasionally won\u2019t ruin your budget, ordering out multiple times a week will.\u00a0 Luckily, there are tricks you can use to lower your bill without giving up takeout completely.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Even if you order the cheapest thing on the menu, delivery fees can easily cause you to spend more than anticipated.\u00a0 Depending on where you order from, certain restaurants tack on an extra dollar or two if you don\u2019t order the delivery minimum.\u00a0 The easiest way to avoid the fee is to place your order online or over the phone and tell them you\u2019ll pick it up.\u00a0 Obviously, it isn\u2019t as convenient as having them come to you, but you\u2019ll be saving money.\u00a0 Another way to avoid delivery fees is to order from places that don\u2019t charge one.\u00a0 Seamless<\/a> has a \u201cFree Delivery\u201d filter which eliminates any restaurants that don\u2019t fit the criteria.\u00a0 DoorDash<\/a> also clearly lists its delivery fees so you can choose wisely.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Want to get paid to eat?\u00a0 No, we\u2019re not pulling your leg.\u00a0 It really is possible, you just have to take advantage of cashback offers.\u00a0 There are a couple ways this can be done.\u00a0 First, you can place your order using a cashback credit card.\u00a0 Each card issuer has their own rules about how much you\u2019ll earn from restaurants.\u00a0 If you don\u2019t already have a cash back card, an alternative option is to download a cash back app like Dosh.\u00a0 Just link your credit or debit card, eat at a nearby restaurant and you\u2019ll be rewarded when you pay for your meal.\u00a0 The cash back percentage varies based on the restaurant.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Don\u2019t pay full price for your meal.\u00a0 The easiest way to save money at your favorite restaurants is to join their mailing list. Most places will give you a special discount off your first order just for signing up. Plus, anytime they kick off a new promotion, you'll be emailed a coupon code.\u00a0 If you prefer not to clog your inbox, you can always just search the restaurant's name followed by the word \u201ccoupon\u201d to see what you can find.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n One of the best ways for companies to promote their business is through word of mouth.\u00a0 That\u2019s why many offer referral programs.\u00a0 How it usually works is you\u2019ll invite a friend to try a restaurant or food delivery service at a discount.\u00a0 Once they sign up and place their first order, the company rewards you with a discount as well.\u00a0 In this case, spreading the word about UberEATS<\/a> and Grubhub<\/a> can help you and your friends save money.\u00a0 With UberEATS, just share your invite code via email or social media.\u00a0 When a friend uses the code to place their first order, a $5 discount will be automatically applied to your next order.\u00a0 GrubHub offers a similar program except your friend will get $12 off their first app order of $15 or more.\u00a0 Once they\u2019ve completed the transaction, you\u2019ll be rewarded with a $12 discount on the app.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n If you have food delivered to your home on a regular basis, consider signing up for a subscription service like Postmates Unlimited.\u00a0 For $9.99 per month or $95.88 for the year, you\u2019ll receive free delivery on all orders over $15.\u00a0 Aside from delivery fees, you\u2019ll also be able to avoid surge pricing.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Some restaurants appear on multiple delivery platforms which means the pricing may not be the same.\u00a0 Google the name of the restaurant and look at the restaurant\u2019s description.\u00a0 There may a line that says \u201cOrder\u201d which will tell you all the sites you can use to place your order.\u00a0 Compare the pricing on each site including delivery fees and discount codes to which one scores you the biggest savings.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nEarn cash back on your order<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Get coupons sent to your inbox<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Refer a friend and save<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Join a delivery subscription service<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Shop around<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Purchase discounted gift cards<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Make your own copycat meal at home<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
File your taxes fast and ez.\u00a0 Biggest possible refund, guaranteed.<\/h2>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Choose places with free delivery or go pick up your order<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Earn cash back on your order<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Get coupons sent to your inbox<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Refer a friend and save<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Join a delivery subscription service<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Shop around<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Purchase discounted gift cards<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n