Couponing

[ladysurvivor]

How many here do couponing and does it work? I have used coupons here and there and it has helped some. I am going to use them more this year. I have watched the show extreme couponing and don't see how they do it but I am going to learn. I just want to solve on the items that I actually use and need.

[sarabtrayior]

It all comes down to where you are in your life, when I was young and had NO money, I was a coupon Queen, but now, I'm older and I only use them occasionally... but I still do...

[Cuppycake]

How many here do couponing and does it work? I have used coupons here and there and it has helped some. I am going to use them more this year. I have watched the show extreme couponing and don't see how they do it but I am going to learn. I just want to solve on the items that I actually use and need.

I love coupons and use them for EVERYTHING! I even have a coupon blog called Cuppycake's Coupon Corner !

[mariek09]

I use them as much as I can,
they save money but it can be a lot of work!

[nguzman1]

Well I don't do it but my mom does it really well and gets a lot of free stuff and cheap stuff. I really works she ends up paying very little at the end of each transaction.

[sliebshner]

I save $5.80 at the store today with coupons I printed--hey every little bit counts!

[vicogden]

Coupons work as long as you use them on items you need.  Good luck and happy couponing!

[quietpal]

Yes, I  use coupons. I'm still trying to figure out strategies for how to save even more.

[jowbow]

I use coupons for the things I use only.  But they are hard to come by. 

[davidf938]

I've found that, with coupons, often you end up spending money on something you would not normally buy. Advertisers call this spending "saving". I don't get it.

[potluck6]

Been using coupons for years but in ca they don't double so can't save that way.I've found the Krazycoupon lady web site i get emails everyday. Some are pretty good she tells you how to combine cpns with things on sale. Also you sometimes get stuff for free they call it a money maker. I don't think you need to get 20 deodorants for free though that extreme cpn show is all about that.

[nickylanena]

Any time you save money, even if it's only a few dollars, it's effective. My dad & I use coupons @ grocery stores and save dozens of dollars. 

[chrystalslight]

I like to use coupons but I'm not very good at it. It would be nice to learn how to be better at it.

[y2kpeaches]

I've found it can be time consuming at the beginning as you are learning what you need to do such as look at sale ads, find coupons online, print the coupons and then lastly remember to use them. Practice will surely bring you to a point you know exactly what routine you find best to follow. I would say to start with the coupons but do rid yourself of the ones you didn't clip/keep as you might find a great deal on them and try the item/brand out. Then look at the sales papers by mail or online. Also hang onto these as some stores will honor the sales item, which can help if the item is cheaper at one store and the store you are doing the most shopping at will honor the sale price. Saves gas and time. Then I keep a document with my in store/reward card coupons along with my paper coupons. I include the name, savings and expiring date. I also create a separate document with the items found I would like to purchase to help with meals or personal items. Listing per store and what coupons apply. I pull the coupons, sales papers (if needed) and grocery list and there you have it. Sometimes it is a quick thing and sometimes not but you know when I need an extra $5 or $10 it sure comes in handy. Also note you won't always save a lot but if you pay for gas or specific items I feel it is well worth it. Hope this helps! PL

 

Any time you save money, even if it's only a few dollars, it's effective. My dad & I use coupons @ grocery stores and save dozens of dollars. 

[syorker82]

I love the idea of using coupons but you have to really search for the ones you need and I often forget to use them especially when I need to go get something in a hurry.  I have seen what wonders the different makes in the total when I have used them.  I think the people that really benefit from using them are the ones that buy in bulk.