Using Digital Coupons and Rewards When ShoppingIn addition to coupons sent by mail or in newspapers, many stores have their own system for digital savings too. This is a great way to save money at the checkout. It encourages customers to be "loyal" to that store and allows the store to send you specific promotions based on your shopping history.
Many Stores Accept Competitor CouponsDo you know some stores accept competitor coupons? It will vary depending on store, location, policy, manager but it doesn't hurt to try to ask/use them. I was able to use 20% Harbor Freight coupon at Home Depot and that helped me save some money.
Save Money By Joining a Coupon TrainI'm a single mom on a tight budget. I'm always looking for ways to save money and I think I've found a great one! It's called the coupon train. It's a group of people from all around who trade their unused, current coupons with other people.
Coupon StackingDid you know that store coupons can be used along with manufacturer coupons on the same item at the same time? For example, Target had a store coupon for Colgate toothpaste for $1.00 off. I also had a manufacturer coupon for $1.00 off.
What Is Couponing?I think I have totally mastered couponing. Follow my strategies and you will be buying more for less!
Search Products for CouponsI stocked up on hair color and a toilet cleaning system and refills early this year when I had coupons, and they were on sale.
Watch Out For Counterfeit Internet CouponsI just wanted to alert everyone about some counterfeit coupons from the internet that are going around. I work in a grocery store and my boss showed us these coupons. A certain word in the coupon appears twice in the coupon, it is something like "vrylmkt".
Entertainment Books: Discounted Halfway Through The YearPurchase the Entertainment book for your area if you frequently go out or do things with kids. There are tons of museum, cinema, zoo discount coupons.
Look for Coupons at the Customer Service DeskBefore shopping, whether at your local grocery or Target, or wherever, first check out the Customer Service desk, for any discount coupons, you might can use to save a few bucks off your checkout order.
School Coupon BooksCheck out the little coupon books that are sold by local schools and organizations. For a small price you can get great discounts for local businesses. Many are buy one, get one free offers. My junior high school kids usually have a two week window to sell them.
Forgot Your Extra Savings Coupon - No Problem, Just Tell the CashierMany stores send out extra savings coupons to holders of their credit cards or loyal customers on their mailing list. Sometimes, however, customers get to the register only to realize that they forgot to bring their Extra Savings Coupons with them. If this happens to you, no problem, since most stores have a policy granting the discount to the customer anyway just by telling the cashier that you forgot your savings coupon.
By Jona Kessans
It's Cool to Clip CouponsClip coupons! You may think it's "nerdy", but when you look at the savings you won't mind being a nerd. I look in recycling bins, and the best place, around the newspaper printing place.
Helping Out: Set up a Coupon FileIf you have the extra time, and want to do something for your community, set up a coupon file for a local laundromat (with the owner's approval) or retirement home.
