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Couponing Basics

Want to learn how to use coupons like the pros? These resources will help you learn basic coupon and refunding strategies whether you want to clip coupons as a hobby or become a coupon diva.
  1. Store Coupon Policies (9)
  2. Stores That Double Coupons (91)
  3. Grocery Coupons by Brand (14)
  4. 2012 Readers' Choice Awards (7)

Being a Polite Couponer

Experienced couponers follow these guidelines designed to keep couponing a fun, money saving experience for all.

Walgreens Coupon Tutorial

Learn how to use coupons at Walgreens by following this simple tutorial. The easy-to-follow instructions and pictures will help you learn how to get maximum savings and free items every week at Walgreens.

Extreme Couponing Review

Write a review about the TLC program "Extreme Couponing"? Do you like the show? Do you think it is real? Who is your favorite extreme couponer?See submissions

Using Coupons - Coupon Clipping Stories

Coupon clippers often deal with a lot of strange reactions from people after they cash in coupons and save a bundle at the grocery store. Do you have such a story? If so, tell us about it.

Where to Find Coupons

Finding coupons becomes easier when we know where to look.

Finding Coupons - Product Packaging

Finding coupons for products we like can challenging, but a keen eye can help. Find out how.

Finding Coupons in Magazines

Magazines have always been a great source for finding grocery and household coupons.

Finding Coupons In the Newspaper

The local newspaper is a favorite source for coupon clippers to find local and national grocery coupons, grocery sales and grocery savings.

Finding Coupons Inside Grocery Stores

There are many coupons located along the aisles of grocery stores. Knowing where to find them will save money and time.

How to Email for Grocery Coupons

Looking for ways to get grocery coupons, specific food coupons and drugstore coupons? Setting up a simple email system will help you build your supply of store coupons.

Grocery Coupons - Learning the Different Types of Grocery Coupons

Quick Tips. A simple explanation to the different types of grocery coupons.

Keeping Coupons Organized

It helps to have a system ready to help you keep your coupons organized. Depending on how many coupons you clip and save will help determine the best way to keep things organized.

Sunday Coupon Insert Schedule

A popular and helpful tool for coupon clippers is the Sunday Coupon Insert Schedule which allows couponers to know what coupon inserts will be in the Sunday newspaper.

Coupon Lingo Made Easy

Are you confused by all the lingo used on coupon forums? This list of popular coupon acronyms should help you understand what all the couponers are talking about.

How to Find Stores That Double Coupons

One of the best ways to save on food when using coupons is by shopping at stores that will double or triple the face value of your coupons.

Coupon Fraud - Finding Fake Coupons

Grocery stores such a Publix are training cashiers on how to spot fake coupons. This article looks at how to spot fake coupons and what to do if you find a fake coupon.

Is It Illegal to Buy or Sell Coupons?

Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about buying and selling coupons.

Coupon Tips - Matching Products and Coupons

Many times companies will distribute a coupon which is good for more products than just those pictured on the coupon. But how do we know which products are covered by the coupon?

New Printable Coupons

Browse the weekly printable coupon list and print coupons for grocery items, beverages, pet coupons, beauty coupons and household coupons and use them at your local stores.

Grocery Coupons - New Grocery Coupons Posted

Browse the list of the newest grocery coupons that you can print and start using at your local stores.

Printable Coupons for Grocery Items and Food

Printable coupons for food, grocery items, snacks, drinks, frozen foods and more.

Printable Coupons for the Home

Find printable coupons to use for products around the house.

Internet Coupons - Does Your Grocery Store Accept Internet Coupons

There are many online resources for shoppers to print grocery coupons, but what stores accept them? Does your store? That is what we want to know.

The Future of Coupons - New Coupon Distribution Methods

There are several new emerging platforms for distributing coupons which may prove to be more efficient than traditional methods such as the Sunday paper.

Grocery Store Deals Advertised In Grocery Store Fliers

Find out why grocery store fliers may not always offer the best savings on groceries.

How Companies Make Mistakes With Coupons

Coupons can be a great way for a company to draw traffic into its stores, but it can also be a good way to anger customers if there is too much small print.

Using Coupons - What is the Most You Have Saved When Shopping…

Coupon clipping skeptics believe cutting coupons isn't worth the effort. But coupon clippers could never be convinced the work doesn't pay off. Reader's share the dollar amount of how much they have saved when shopping with coupons at the grocery store.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to Read a UPC Coupon Code

Learning to read the UPC codes on coupons can increase grocery store savings.

Is Trading Coupons Illegal?

There are ethical and unethical ways to trade coupons. Knowing the difference will help insure that we keep seeing coupons in our Sunday papers.

The Hidden Cost of Clipping Coupons

In a recent study it was determined that coupon clippers spend more money at the grocery store than non-coupon clippers.

Where You Shop Can Save You Money

Many of us are creatures of habit and we do not necessarily like change. We shop for the same items at the same store just because that's the way we have always done it. That's unfortunate, because sometimes changing where and how we shop for things can save us a great deal of money.

Using Low Price and Price Match Guarantees at the Grocery Store

Smart shoppers use low price guarantees and price match guarantees to save on food at the grocery store. But knowing which grocery and drug stores offer this service can be a mystery. Does your grocery or drug store price match?

Organizing Coupons - How Do You Organize Coupons?

Coupon clippers offer tips on how to keep coupons organized.

Category Labeling List for Organizing Coupons and Refunds

This is a sample list of a Category Labeling List which can be used to organize your coupons and rebate and refund forms.

Refunding- Get Started Today! Part 1

Learn the basics to get you started in the fun and money saving hobby of refunding.

Refunding- Get Started Today! Part 2

Part 2: Keeping it all together! How to stay organized, the importance of good record keeping and other refunding tips to help you along the way.

Product Premiums and Refund Forms

Online, printable, product premium and refund forms for auto, grocery, beauty and drug categories.

Use Product Rebate, Refund and Premium Offers

Learn how to properly handle, file, and follow up on rebate and refund offers so that companies cannot disqualify your request.

Organizing Refunding Forms and Proof of Purchase Requirements

Refunding is an excellent way to maximize savings available to shoppers. It is also a great way to accumulate a lot of paper mess unless you have a system intact to keep things organized.

Record Keeping Tips for Refunding Forms and Rebates

Developing good record keeping skills helps the refunder keep track of refunding forms and rebate notations.

How Refunding Lists and Clubs Work

Understanding how the refunding trading lists work can seem overwhelming at first to the refunding beginner. But by taking the process step-by-step, many find that the hardest part of refunding is breaking away from it to do other things. It can be fun, lucrative and addicting!

Clearing Houses and Clearing House Phone Numbers

Looking for an unresolved refund or premium offer? Calling the clearing houses for answers could result in fast satisfaction.

Coupons.com List of Grocery and Drugstore Printable Coupons

Print grocery and drugstore coupons from this easy to read list of printable coupons from Coupons.com.

Grocery Stores That Double Coupons

Know of a grocery store that double coupons? Post it here.

Store Brands - What Are Your Favorite Store Brand Foods?

Many people are switching to store-brand foods to save money. Do you have a favorite store-brand food to recommend?

Target's Markdown Schedule

We have the scoop on when Target takes markdowns. This information can help you snag super good deals at Target before they sell out.

Problems Printing Online Coupons?

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10 Ways to Cut the Cost of Printing Coupons

Printing coupons can get expensive when you include the cost of ink for your printer. Here are 10 ways to cut the cost.

How Do You Cut the Cost of Printing Coupons?

Printing coupons can be expensive. What do you do to help cut the cost of printing online coupons?

Coupon Directory - Quickly Find the Coupons That You Want

Looking for coupons? Here at the Coupons & Bargains site we have coupons for almost everything! In fact, we have so many coupons that it can sometimes be a bit confusing to find what you are looking for, so to help, we've put together this directory of coupons so you can quickly get to the coupons that you want.

Beginners Guide to Stockpiling

For new coupon clippers the practice of stockpiling grocery items bought with coupons can be confusing and overwhelming. Here are some basic steps to follow that will get you started on building a stockpile using coupons.

Extreme Couponing vs. Reality Couponing

Extreme Couponing is entertaining, but how close to reality is it really? Find out the truth about extreme couponing.

Are You an Extreme Couponer?

Do you consider yourself an extreme couponer? Do you have closets filled with stockpiles of grocery products? If so, share your story with our readers.

How to Organize a Coupon Binder

There are many ways to organize coupons including accordion files, shoe boxes and three-ring binders. If you like to be able to clearly see your coupons then the binder method is a great option.

ALL YOU Magazine Review

A review for coupon clippers and bargain hunters of the magazine ALL YOU. Worth the subscription? Find out.

Coupon Statistics 2011

How many people use coupons? Where do they find the coupons? What kind of coupons are they looking for? You'll find answers to that and more.

Learn How to Do Coupon Match Ups

The following easy steps will teach you how to do your own coupon match ups for extreme couponing and savings.

What is on Sale in September

September is a great month for bargain shoppers to find end-of-season discounts, grocery savings, an abundance of fresh produce, and extra savings on travel. Take a look at what you can find on sale this month.

2012 Sunday Coupon Insert Schedule

The Sunday Coupon Insert Schedule is a useful tool that helps coupon clippers plan in advance.

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