How to Coupon Clip in a Technology Savvy World
The economy is in rough shape right now and we're all looking for ways to cut corners. Some of us are driving less or eating at home more often. Coupons are a simple way for you to save money and get more bang for your buck at the grocery store and beyond. Technology is just one way you can plan your shopping trips and do a little bit of research, before heading out to the store.
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The internet is a goldmine when it comes to finding coupons. But you may be wondering where to begin. The best place to start is someplace like coupons.com. Just type in your zip code and learn what coupons are available in your area. Select the ones you want and print them.
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Bloggers are another great coupon tool. There are countless sites out there that do the work for you. Bloggers will cut coupons and watch sales, alerting you when the best time is to use those coupons you've been collecting. They calculate the sale price and the coupon price and tell you what your total will be.
For example:
Renu Contact Solution (travel size)--$1.54
Use $2/1 coupon here
Free after couponCarmex--$1.04
Use $1/1 coupon here
$0.04 after couponOlay Body Wash (travel size)--$1.07
Use $1/1 coupon from the 8/2 P&G insert
$0.07 after couponA-1 Steak Sauce (small bottle at Super Target)--$2.09
Use $2/1 coupon from the 8/16 SmartSource insert
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Subscribe to your Sunday newspaper or buy it each week. Most Sundays, your newspaper includes RedPlum and SmartSource coupon inserts. These coupons are worth the price of your newspaper. Save the inserts and date them. Some blogs will tell you which inserts contain the best coupons to use on future sales.
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Plan ahead before going to the store. If you plan your trips to coordinate with coupons and sales, you'll spend less and save more. It's not rocket science, but it does take some prep work and lead time and anyone can do it. Once you start couponing, you'll soon discover just how addicting it can be.
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Tips & Warnings
Most coupon websites require you to install a piece of software to print the coupons.
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