One of the struggles I've had in writing my Coupons 101 series, is that there is just so much information to share and the world of coupons is constantly changing. I've compiled a list of questions readers typically ask me in the hopes that it may help you.  Please feel free to send me your own coupon questions and I'll do my best to try to answer them! Is it really worthwhile to print your own coupons? Printer ink and paper costs money. Nothing is every really free, unfortunately.  Read my … [Read more...]

Once you've got your coupons and you've honed your coupon skills, it's time to start planning your shopping trips around the best sales. If you live in a large city with lots of shopping choices, just creating your shopping list can be a little intimidating. There are so many deals out there. And even when you live out in the woods like I do, it's important to plan your excursions to make the most of your trip to town. Fortunately, the internet makes it simple to find great match-ups. You can … [Read more...]

One of the biggest challenges of being an avid coupon clipper is keeping your coupons organized. There are many ways to organize your coupons, but I thought I would share the system that works best for me. I currently use a system that is based on The Coupon Mom's coupon organization system.  The Coupon Mom doesn't clip coupons every week - instead she writes the dates on the front of each coupon insert she gets from the newspaper and files them by month in file folders.  When she plans a … [Read more...]

Using a coupon to save money is a good thing. But using a coupon to its full potential is how you snag the really big savings. Here are my top ideas for making your coupons work for you:Stack those coupons. Most stores allow you to combine a manufacturer coupon with a store coupon for even more savings. Wait until a sale and save even more. Timing is everything. Most products run on a sales cycle of 4-8 weeks. You want to make sure to time your purchases so you're buying products at their … [Read more...]

Coupons aren't just in the Sunday paper anymore. The sheer volume of coupons that are available makes it easier than ever to save money. Here are some of the most popular places you'll be able to find coupons: The Sunday newspaper.  This is the easiest place to find coupons.  For just a couple of bucks, you can get hundreds of dollars worth of coupons.  If you want to know what coupons will be in the Sunday paper before you rush out to pick one up, check out the Sunday Coupon Preview … [Read more...]

Using coupons is one of my all time favorite things to do to save money.  But if you've never used coupons, it's easy to make excuses not doing it. I'm here to debunk some of the common myths surrounding coupon clipping.  And over the next week, I'm going to provide you with a series of posts designed to help you get started with saving money with coupons.First, the myths debunked:Coupon clipping takes too much time.  When you're organized and you have a good system, it only … [Read more...]