Coupon Queen

I’m often asked how many coupons we can use on a single item. To answer this, you need to note the difference between manufacturer coupons and store coupons. Manufacturer coupons always have the words “Manufacturer Coupon” printed...... Full story

In previous columns, I’ve discussed coupon stacking at great length. It’s one of the easiest ways not only to reduce the cost of items we’re buying but also to get items for free. Many stores allow shoppers to stack one store...... Full story

In my Super-Couponing classes, I’m often asked whether it’s easier just to shop at a supercenter, large grocery-discount store combinations that offer “every-day low prices,” or shop at a traditional, “more...... Full story

Last week I touched on a topic that’s of intense interest among my Super-Couponing students: where do shoppers get the best deal, at a supermarket or a supercenter? The former has a reputation among most shoppers for being “more...... Full story

Here’s a question from a reader like you who’s learning how to use coupons to save money at the grocery store: Q: “I have to disagree with you about holding onto coupons until stores put the item on a good sale. Great idea, but as...... Full story

Has this ever happened to you? You finish filling your cart with the week’s groceries, head to the checkout lane and place your items on the conveyor belt. The cashier announces the total and you hand over a nice stack of coupons. Then, the...... Full story

If you’ve shopped for groceries at a large supermarket, you’ve undoubtedly noticed the long “string” of coupons that print out at the register along with your store receipt. These checkout coupons, or “Catalinas,”...... Full story

Over the past few months, I’ve shared a lot of the best secrets for saving on your grocery bill with coupons. But are you ready for one of the biggest secrets of all? Even more surprisingly, this one does not involve a single coupon …...... Full story

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This week, I’m happy to answer another question from a reader like you who is learning to Super-Coupon: Q: “In reading your column, I’ve not seen how to organize my coupons. In one of your early columns, you suggested keeping the...... Full story

I’m sure you know by now that I love getting groceries for free with coupons whenever possible. But we can’t get everything for free all of the time. Here’s a fun way to maximize coupon savings and get items very inexpensively,...... Full story

I’m sure everyone has seen a sale like this. The grocery store will offer a great, bargain price on an item, the kind of item you might like to buy quite a few of at a time. But then, the store’s advertisement says, in small print,...... Full story

Once again, I’d love to answer some questions from readers like you who are learning to super-coupon: Q: “My friend and I have been reading your column every week and we love your tips. My question is about Internet coupons. I know that...... Full story

Last week, I shared one of the best-kept secrets of couponing: holding on to coupons for "One Free Item" and pairing them with a "Buy One, Get One Free" (BOGO) sale at the store. Any time you match a coupon for a free product to a store's sale in...... Full story

I've got a secret. If you were to walk through my kitchen, nothing would seem out of the ordinary. My refrigerator is well stocked with food, as are my kitchen cabinets. It looks very much like I'd imagine your own kitchen looks. But take a look...... Full story