Imagine—coupon codes that work!
I love plugging in coupon codes when I’m shopping online, but trouble is, so many of them don’t work. Bummer! Maybe you’ve had a similar experience. In fact, “three out of four coupon codes you find online are expired or invalid,” says Chris Couhault, the co-founder and CEO of Zen Deals. [ More ]
Where to find the best coupons
It’s just plain crazy to shop without coupons these days. They’re everywhere! Coupons.com is still king of grocery coupons, and RetailMeNot rocks for online coupon codes. But these newcomer sites are worth a scan before your next trip to the... [ More ]
Don't turn down free money!
I found a gold mine in my pharmacy when I joined the ExtraCare program at my CVS. That’s the incentive program CVS runs, the one that pays you ExtraBucks—free CVS money you can spend on things in the store. You get 2 percent back on almost all nonprescription purchases in store and online and extra rewards for buying select items each week. [ More ]
Extreme couponer's tips on slashing your bills
A couple of weeks ago, I featured Jessica Hacker on how she got on three episodes of TLC’s Extreme Couponing. As you may recall, the 27-year-old mom of four from Caldwell, Idaho, spends just $160 per month to feed her family. Her $160 budget includes groceries, toiletries, cleaning supplies, medicine and until recently, diapers. [ More ]
Spend those Benjamins ... and all those presidents!
If you’ve recovered from the December holidays and still have room in your budget after Valentine’s Day, today’s a good one to hit the stores—whether or not you get the day off from work. Retailers looking to make room for spring merchandise traditionally use Presidents' Day as a way to clean house. [ More ]
TLC’s 'Extreme Couponing'—the back story
I don’t know about you but I’ve always wondered how real people get on reality shopping shows like TLC’s "Extreme Couponing." So when extreme couponer Jessica Hacker came through my inbox, I gave her a call. The 27-year-old mom of four from Caldwell, Idaho, spends just $160 on groceries per month. [ More ]
5 signs you're shopping obsessed
Are you shopping obsessed? Bargain happy? A recent story by Kit Yarrow on Time magazine’s website talks about obsession, and what those who have studied shoppers know about them. First, they fear missing out on one big discount, even if they don’t really need or want that sweater that’s 80 percent off. [ More ]
