Donna L. Montaldo Baton Rouge, Louisiana Education Massey Junior College (Fashion Institute of America) Expertise Retail Small business Couponing Introduction Former store manager for Liz Claiborne (1997-2007) and The Limited (1977-1987)Former regional manager for Petrie Stores (1987-1997)Wrote for Consumer Reports Money Adviser, Reader’s Digest Books, the Los Angeles Times, and the Chicago Tribune Experience Donna Montaldo wrote for Dotdash Media, Inc. for almost 17 years, covering couponing, discount shopping, and other ways to save money in more than 240 articles.Donna worked in the retail industry for nearly three decades, serving as a store manager for The Limited and Liz Claiborne and a regional manager for Petrie Stores. She combined her retail experience with her passion for writing to become a journalist. Her work has been published in Consumer Reports Money Adviser, Reader’s Digest Books, the Los Angeles Times, and the Chicago Tribune. Education Donna graduated from Massey Junior College (Fashion Institute of America) in Atlanta. LiveAbout and Dotdash Meredith LiveAbout, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is a reference site focused on entertainment, activities, and hobbies. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines. Read more from Donna L. Montaldo Wrentham Village Premium Outlets in Massachusetts Target Bucks the Trend With a New Super Lenient Return Policy Top Coupon Apps Holiday Tipping Guide How to Read a UPC Coupon Code 10 Things You Should Not Buy on Black Friday 10 Easy Ways to Save Money on Groceries How to Cut the Cost of Canned Foods 10 Uncommon Ways to Find Coupons and Discounts Practical Steps to Master Cartwheel by Target Cut the Cost of Doing Laundry Target Coupon Policy Saving at Walgreens: How to Use Coupons, Register Rewards and Instant Savings Learn How to Do Coupon Match-Ups Abercrombie and Fitch Outlet Stores, Locations, and History How to Have the Best Garage Sale Hiring a Professional Estate Seller Understanding Overages When Using Coupons Get the Target Markdown Schedule What Is Coupon Fraud? Is Trading Coupons Illegal? How to Find the Coupons That You Want in Magazines Understanding Common Coupon Policies Pros and Cons of Giving Gift Cards