I've earned nearly $700 just by using Rakuten - here's how I did it

## Executive Summary: This ZDNet article explains how to use Rakuten's cash back program and outlines six practical strategies—stay consistent, plan larger purchases, stay vigilant, enable Rakuten for holiday shopping, take advantage of increased cash back rates, and stack savings with promo codes and credit cards—to maximize earnings; it also covers account setup, payout options, legitimacy, and referral benefits.