How to Save & Shop With Coupons

Review circulars for sales and clip coupons to reap more savings when shopping.

Get products for free or pay half the price for them with coupons. Coupons offer a number of other savings including buy one, get one free deals and free shipping. Clipping and using coupons are only one part of the savings process. You can expect to save even more when you combine shopping techniques. These may include comparing prices between stores before making a purchase and looking for opportunities for price matches or double coupons.

Instructions

1. Review store circulars that may be delivered to your home, found in newspapers and magazines or at online stores for items on sale.

2. Note items you need that are on sale on a shopping list and clip any coupon that may appear in the circular or other ads. Some items may appear on sale at several stores. Determine which store offers the better deal.

3. Go online to Coupons.com or conduct a search for "manufacturer's coupons" to find other websites offering coupons that may be printed to help you save more on products.

4. Review your shopping list and the coupons when you are in the store for specific details on how the coupon or promotions available may apply. Review product name, size and information on the quantity needed for the savings to apply.

Tips & Warnings

• If a store will match the price of a competitor's product, you may need to show an original copy of the circular at the customer Service desk for the savings to apply. Certain restrictions may apply for price-matching at stores.

• Many stores offer rebates on products as well. Look for advertisements on rebates in circulars and on product packaging. You may have to submit a proof of purchase with the receipt in the mail for a rebate check to be mailed to you. Some stores allow you to submit information online to request a rebate check.

References

• Coupons
• AARP: Tracking Grocery Bargains