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Help and savings in Minnesota

Benefit programs, income limits, and ways to cut your bills in Minnesota — with links to the official free applications.

Available in Minnesota

How we make money: some links on this site pay us a commission when you sign up — always clearly marked, never required, and never for government benefits. Applying for benefit programs is always free at official government sites, and we link you straight to them.

auto-insurance

Insurify — Car Insurance Quotes

Real quotes side by side, including liability-only coverage — the cheapest legal way to drive in most states.

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auto-insurance

The Zebra — Compare Car Insurance

Compare quotes from 100+ insurers in minutes. If you haven't shopped your rate in a year, this is the fastest bill cut on this site.

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cashback

Ibotta

Cash back on groceries you already buy — activate offers before shopping, scan your receipt after. Realistic haul: $10–30/month.

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cashback

Upside — Gas & Grocery Cash Back

Claim an offer at a nearby station before you fill up and get cash back per gallon — one of the few apps that genuinely helps drivers.

Save on gas
cashback

Fetch Rewards

Snap any receipt, earn points toward gift cards. Small but effortless — it stacks with Ibotta on the same receipts.

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income

Swagbucks

Surveys and small tasks for gift cards or PayPal. Honest expectations: $20–100 a month of pocket money, not a living.

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income

Instacart Shopper

Flexible grocery-shopping gigs you schedule around your life — a real supplement if you have a car and a smartphone.

Apply to shop
internet

Xfinity Internet

Check the entry-tier plans at your address — and ask about Internet Essentials, the low-income plan many households qualify for.

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internet

Spectrum Internet

No data caps and no contracts; Spectrum Internet Assist offers a reduced-price tier for qualifying households.

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phone

Tello Mobile

Build-your-own plans from ~$5/month with no contracts and no fees — great as a kid's first phone or a light-use line.

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phone

Mint Mobile

Unlimited talk/text with data from ~$15/month on the T-Mobile network when you prepay — often $40+/month cheaper than a big-carrier plan.

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prescriptions

GoodRx

Compare prices at pharmacies near you before you fill — the same prescription can vary by $50+ across town.

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prescriptions

SingleCare Prescription Card

Free discount card that beats the cash price on many generics — show it at the pharmacy counter; no signup or insurance needed.

Get the free card
tax

FreeTaxUSA

Federal filing is $0 including self-employment and EITC; state returns are a flat low fee. Check IRS Free File first — it may be fully free for you.

File for $0 federal