BeFrugal.com

BeFrugal.com
Founded Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Key people Jon Lal, CEO and Founder[1]
Industry Online coupons
Website befrugal.com
Launched 2009

BeFrugal.com is an online coupon and cashback website. Founded in 2009, the company is owned by Capital Intellect, Inc. and based in Boston, Massachusetts.[2]

History

BeFrugal was founded in 2009 by current CEO Jon Lal. The site began by featuring online coupons, printable coupons for restaurants and grocery stores, and promotion codes.[3]

In 2011, BeFrugal added Cash Back to its site, allowing users to earn money back on purchases made at partner retailers after clicking through BeFrugal.com.[4] In 2014, members spent over $250 million shopping through BeFrugal.com.[5]

BeFrugal is also known for its Fly or Drive Calculator that determines if it is cheaper to travel by plane or automobile. Its calculation is based on your vehicle and route, factoring in tolls, hotel, and potential cab cost to and from the airport.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Ngo, Sheiresa (27 October 2015). "Cash Back Rewards Sites: A CEO Reveals What You Need to Know". Cheat Sheet. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
  2. ↑ "Boston CEO to Kanye West: I'll invest $53m if you learn 'to be frugal'". Boston Globe.
  3. ↑ "Befrugal.com is the Sunday circular of the online shopping world". Reviewed.com.
  4. ↑ "Get Paid to Shop Online: 9 Rebate Sites That Pay Up to 70% Cash Back". ThePennyHoarder.com.
  5. ↑ Huffman, Mark (5 February 2015). "Cash-back websites can multiply your savings". Consumer Affairs. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
  6. ↑ Grant, Kelli B. (22 May 2014). "How to get gas for less than $3.50 per gallon". CNBC. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
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