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temP TeD To ToSS the coupon section of your Sunday paper?
You could be throwing away a chance to slash your grocery bill.
“We’re a family of six, and I generally save about 30 to 50 percent on our groceries with coupons each week,” says Michelle Jones, founder of BetterBudgeting.com.
A long-time coupon clipper, Jones says it’s worth the time it takes to sort through and organize coupons. “Think of them as cash, and just try to use them whenever you can,” she says.
Let your kids gather and use coupons. It will teach them savvy shopping skills.
Get organized
“The best way to keep your coupons organized is to use an inexpensive coupon book organizer,” says Rhonda Cliett, former home finance editor of BellaOnline ( bellaonline.com). “Simply file your coupons in the appropriate tabs, and you’ll be ready to go shopping.”
Let your kids help you gather and use coupons. It will teach them savvy shopping skills they can carry with them the rest of their lives.
Cliett recommends clipping only the coupons you intend to use. “ Immediately prior to shopping, go through your coupon book and remove expired coupons.” (Ask your kids to help you.) She also suggests using a spiral notebook to help you determine if you’re getting the best price, even with a coupon. Simply record prices at various stores of your most commonly purchased items.
Additional in-store savings Shop at stores that will double and triple coupons to slash even more off
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