Friday, September 6, 2013

5 Steps to Making Couponing Work

Using coupons is an easy way to save money on the items you frequently purchase!


Items That Students Frequently Purchase with Coupons
  • Non-perishable snacks
  • Food staples – Ketchup, pop
  • Frozen foods
  • Toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap
  • Cleaning supplies, garbage bags
  • Personal items – makeup, toothpaste
  • Vitamins
5 Steps to Making Couponing Work

Stock Up
Know what items you use often and can stock up on. The basic rule of couponing is to buy in bulk when you can get the most savings.

Stack Your Coupons
Stacking simply means use one manufacturer coupon (from the company that makes the item) paired with a store promotion/sale. Target, Walgreens, and CVS allow you to stack coupons.

One of the biggest mistakes you can make is using a coupon just because you have it. Wait until the item goes on sales, then add a coupon on top of it, and you’ve just scored an amazing deal!

Sign Up for Store Rewards Programs to Get Store Promotions

Follow Blogs to Get Manufacturer Coupons
Examples:
ChicksDigDeals.com
TheKrazyCouponLady.com
CouponGeek.com
MoneySavingMom.com
FabulesslyFrugal.com


Take Advantage of Double Coupons
This is when a store will accept your coupon at twice the face value. For example, if a coupon is $0.50 off, the store will honor that coupon at $1.00.

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