Couponing is one of the best ways to save money on groceries, but for beginners, it can seem overwhelming. With so many deals, digital coupons, and store policies, getting started may feel complicated. However, with the right couponing strategies, anyone can cut their grocery bill significantly without spending hours hunting for deals. The key is…
Dollar General is a go-to store for budget shoppers, but did you know there’s a way to score items for just one cent? Known as “penny items,” these ultra-discounted products are hidden treasures savvy shoppers hunt for every week. These items aren’t advertised, but with the right strategy, you can find them and pay just…
Extreme couponing is not just a savvy way for consumers to save. It profoundly impacts retailers’ operations and bottom lines. This practice, while beneficial for shoppers, can lead to inventory shortages. Retailers are forced to adjust ordering patterns and manage stock more aggressively. Surprisingly, it also affects pricing strategies and coupon policies, sometimes to the…
In an era where saving a dollar feels like striking gold, couponing has transformed from a simple shopping strategy to a complex battleground. But beneath the surface of these seemingly benign discounts lies a darker issue: coupon fraud. This nefarious practice harms retailers and inflates prices for honest consumers. Let’s delve into the true cost…
In the relentless pursuit of savings, extreme couponing once reigned supreme. However, the landscape of frugal living is undergoing a radical transformation, leading many to wonder: Is extreme couponing dead?
If you’re very well organized then you rarely have to deal with expired coupons. You make sure to organize your coupons by date. You always shop on the same day of the week. Of course, you make sure to use any coupons that will expire before the next week’s grocery run. But most of us…
Extreme couponers are in a league of their own. They devote so many hours per day to couponing that it can be a full-time job. Although we can’t all be as serious about couponing, we can learn something from the extreme couponing pros. Here are 10 ways to get the most out of your grocery…
Coupons can be a great way to save money and organize your finances, but some people are embarrassed to be caught using coupons. There are still far too many people that place a stigma on using coupons with the notion that it’s beneath them. While some may look down on those who use coupons, that…
A number of readers have expressed interest in me doing another grocery coupon challenge this year along the lines of the Eating Well on $1 a Day Challenge and cooking a Thanksgiving Dinner for Six for Under $1 Challenge. Both those challenges were rather extreme to simply show that it could be done, but they…
I have done a couple of extreme couponing challenges in the past including eating on $1 a day for 100 days and creating a Thanksgiving meal for six people for a total of $1. While it’s certainly possible to save money to that extreme, I would not recommend that anyone go quite that far. Instead,…