How to Double Grocery Coupons Savings
Typical shoppers save between $5.20 and $9.60 per week when they use coupons, according to the Promotional Marketing Association Coupon Council. Whether you have 20 minutes or 20 hours per week to clip and organize your coupons, using smart coupon strategies can help you double your grocery savings. Use the money you save to take a vacation, pay off debt or increase your savings.
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Collect coupons from multiple sources so you have plenty of coupons available. Check your Sunday newspaper, printable coupon websites, grocery store circulars, coupon-clipping services, magazines and store coupon machines. Participate in coupon-trading networks to get multiple copies of the same coupons.
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Shop at stores that double the value of each coupon you use. If you have a coupon for 25 cents off of a container of yogurt, a store that doubles coupons will deduct 50 cents from the cost of the yogurt.
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Stack your manufacturer coupons with store coupons to increase your savings. Some stores allow you to use one manufacturer coupon and one store coupon on the same product. If you have a $1 manufacturer coupon and a $1 store coupon, use both to get $2 off of your purchase instead of $1.
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Pair your coupons with special sales and promotions to maximize the amount of money you save. If your favorite store has a promotion where you buy one box of cereal for $4.99 and get the second for half price, you can use a manufacturer coupon on the cereal you purchase. With a $2 coupon, you will only spend $5.49 for two boxes of cereal instead of $7.49.
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Match your coupons with register rewards promotions at drugstores and grocery stores. Some stores offer register rewards if you buy a specific number of products, or if your order total reaches a minimum dollar amount. If you have a $2 register reward from a previous purchase, use the register reward and a $2 coupon to double your savings.
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Tips & Warnings
Sign up for the loyalty cards offered by your favorite grocery stores. Stores that offer these cards typically require you to use your card to take advantage of sale prices and special promotions.
Organize your coupons by expiration date or product category to make it easier to plan your shopping trips.
Some stores do not accept coupons printed from the Internet. Check your store's coupon policy before you shop.
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