Your Secret Shopping Tool: How I Earned $300 Just by Buying Stuff I Already Needed

Have you ever rolled your eyes at those Rakuten ads promising “$40 just for signing up”? I did too—until I finally gave it a try. And let me tell you: it’s not a scam, it’s legit.

In this episode of Deeply Invested, I’m walking you through how Rakuten works, why stores are willing to pay you for shopping, and how you can use it as your shopping tool to rack up serious rewards—without changing your spending habits.

Here’s what you’ll learn in today’s episode:

• The truth about Rakuten – how it makes money and why it’s completely free to use.

• My real results – over 30,000 Amex points (worth $300+ in cash back or travel) in less than a year.

• Why holiday shopping is the best time to use Rakuten, with boosted cash back offers up to 10X.

• Pro tips to maximize rewards – including the must-have browser extension and app setup so you never miss a payout.

• A quick challenge for you – sign up, shop once this week, and see how much you earn.

Rakuten has turned my everyday shopping into free rewards—and even helped pay for my recent trip to London. Whether you prefer cash back or points you can put toward flights and hotels, it’s a game-changer once you build the habit.

Ready to start? Use my referral link and get a $30 bonus when you make your first qualifying purchase. Free money for something you were already going to buy!

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Happy shopping, happy saving, and here’s to your next Rakuten win!