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How to save money on food without using coupons

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Groceries for a family of four with young children cost an average of about $1,000 a month in the summer of 2023, not including takeout and restaurant meals, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That’s a big chunk of change.But there are ways to spend less on food and still eat a … [Read more...] about How to save money on food without using coupons

Best shopping apps to save money

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Everyday purchases are the ones that add up and bust your budget. Items like food, cleaning supplies and even gasoline can end up costing you the most. Many frugal shoppers have turned to shopping apps to save them money and help them stick to their monthly budgets.There are so many phone apps … [Read more...] about Best shopping apps to save money

Real men use coupons

As a human with an XY chromosome, I know there's definitely a stigma to men using coupons. I remember when I first started using coupons after college. I desperately needed to start paying off those credit cards I foolishly maxed out — mostly on bar tabs, concerts and much-too-expensive … [Read more...] about Real men use coupons

Less extreme coupon strategies save money and time

If you've ever seen TLC's "Extreme Couponing," you might conclude that coupons are for crazy people. You don't need a five-year supply of toilet paper, and you especially don't want to devote 40 hours a week to planning your grocery shopping.If you do a little studying and monitoring, you can … [Read more...] about Less extreme coupon strategies save money and time

The Coupon Insider: Stretching gift cards

Gift cards remain one of the most wanted gifts, no matter the occasion. Even though they’re plastic, if you play your (gift) cards right, you can really stretch them beyond their value. The trick is to treat them like cash. Would you be so quick to spend a $50 bill sitting in your … [Read more...] about The Coupon Insider: Stretching gift cards

Learn the secrets of saving more money with coupons in less time

Want to discover the secrets of super savers? Living On The Cheap's Teresa Mears and Laura Daily have published "The Ultimate Guide to Coupons". We share the smart way to use coupons, investing just minutes to save dollars. To make it super simple, the guide can be downloaded as an … [Read more...] about Learn the secrets of saving more money with coupons in less time

The Coupon Insider: Double-check your receipt

After spending time organizing your shopping trip for maximum savings, your work is not quite done. The final and most important step is to review your receipt. There’s no benefit in shopping smart only to find out you did not receive a sale or promo price. (Grocery stores often express pricing … [Read more...] about The Coupon Insider: Double-check your receipt

How to use your coupon skills to help others

A few weeks ago, I bought 56 tubes of toothpaste, 43 cans of shaving cream and 35 bottles of liquid hand soap. Not that I need 56 tubes of toothpaste, 43 cans of shaving cream and 35 bottles of liquid hand soap, but my favorite local charity does. How much did I spend? Zero. Well, that's not exactly … [Read more...] about How to use your coupon skills to help others

The Coupon Insider: 3 golden rules for big savings

Super savers are often asked, "How did you do that?" The secret is that savers are flexible, organized and value money over time. But for many, "I just don't have time" is the excuse that prevents the everyday shopper from being truly committed to saving money at the grocery store. However, once you … [Read more...] about The Coupon Insider: 3 golden rules for big savings

The Coupon Insider: 4 steps to organize the task

As with any project, the more organized you are, the more successful you'll be. Such is especially true in the world of couponing, particularly if you expect to see any significant savings. Coupon clippers each have their own system and strategy, but we all have one important trait in common: Being … [Read more...] about The Coupon Insider: 4 steps to organize the task

The Coupon Insider: How to spot fake coupons

We’ve heard it before. If it’s too good to be true, it probably is. This is definitely true when it comes to coupons – especially those offering free goods. While it is possible to obtain coupons for free products, they’re not widely available. I’ve only received them through contacting a … [Read more...] about The Coupon Insider: How to spot fake coupons

The Coupon Insider: Find secret stash of coupons

One of my best strategies for saving money is to whittle down my grocery bill with coupons. My goal is to save at least 75% every time I shop and have been successful most of the time. Once you get into the groove of using coupons, the trick is to know where to find more coupons.The most obvious … [Read more...] about The Coupon Insider: Find secret stash of coupons

The Coupon Insider: Digital vs. paper coupons

Which is better: digital or paper coupons? With everyone (or so it seems) owning a smartphone, digital coupons have become increasingly popular. It makes sense. With the flick of a finger, you can search for and add manufacturer's coupons to your shoppers card -- anytime, anywhere. While they offer … [Read more...] about The Coupon Insider: Digital vs. paper coupons

The Coupon Insider: Magic of double and triple coupons

Couponers know there's more saving to be found in coupons than just face value. What's the trick? Many grocers offer double coupons every day. So, just like magic, a 50-cents off coupon *poof* turns into $1 off. Most participating retailers limit the doubling of manufacturer's coupons to a maximum … [Read more...] about The Coupon Insider: Magic of double and triple coupons

Extreme couponing for healthy food

If you're new to couponing, you may think that it's possible to use coupons for processed food only. That's what I used to think. Not anymore. Since last year I've been able to do some extreme couponing to save as much money as possible on healthy food. While I still haven't mastered an extreme … [Read more...] about Extreme couponing for healthy food

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