My priorities have changed and I don’t care as much about what people think of me anymore. While very liberating, it is also frustrating to explain to others again and again that we are choosing not to spend money on frivolous extras. In addition, I can’t even tell most people about the ultimate goal of financial semi-independence for fear that it could get back to my employer. I don’t have a problem educating others about our new perspective on finances, but at the same time, I also don’t feel the need to advertise it to gain attention.
I recently found out about an app called “Mogl” that sounds perfect for those special occasions when you decide to eat out. I flat out refuse to pay full price for restaurant fare. So, we always bring along a coupon or something printed off of an online deal website. Mogl allows you to get the same discounts without having to draw attention to yourself as someone with frugal tendencies. All you need to do is download the app and sign up with a credit or debit card. When you use your card to pay at selected restaurants, you receive cash back on your card every month. Mogl boasts that they have saved users a total of $5 Million since 2011.
Another nice thing about this company is that they give back to others. There is an option to share some of your cash back to help feed the hungry. In addition, with a brother-in-law in the military, I love that they are partners with Operation Homefront. Mogl donates $5 for every new member that signs up via http://military.mogl.com/ or with the referral code “military” via the mobile app.
This app is perfect for fulfilling my professional obligations. Besides special occasions, the other time you might catch me in a restaurant would be for some business function. My colleagues don’t share the same financial perspective as me, instead succumbing to the pressure to focus on impressive appearances. From time to time, however, I have no choice but to eat out with clients or colleagues. While I’m adverse to the idea of spending full price, it would not look good for me to take out a coupon at the end of the meal. Thankfully, Mogl allows you to save money while being discreet.
For now, Mogl has deals in San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, Ventura County, San Francisco, and Phoenix. They will start up in any city with requests from 100 members and 5 restaurants. The Mogl app definitely has the potential to easily save you some cash. I would venture to guess that they will start spreading to more and more cities. And, it doesn’t hurt that they have a cute canine mascot named Mo. Why pay full price when Mogl can save you money without needing any coupons?
This post is sponsored, but the opinions are my own.
