ABCs of Coupons

When to Use Coupons :

Coupons save you money at anytime but using them at the right time saves you more.
What is "the right time" - When the product is on Sale .
When the store has a good deal on them like
BOGO = Buy one item get one item free
B2GO = Buy two items get one item free
When there is a mail in rebate program etc

Where to find Coupons:

1) The Internet (ofcourse)
There are lots of websites which allows you to print coupons .

Coupons.com
SmartSource
RedPlum
PGEveryday

Also you can load coupons onto your store card so you save all the paper printing and clipping work.

Shortcuts.com
Cellfire.com
PGeSavers


2) The Sunday newspaper
Red Plum (RR), SmartSource (SS)inserts come along with the newspaper.

3) Store Coupons
Stores offer coupons which can be found in their flyers or websites.
Some coupons get printed on the store receipt .
You can get coupons by scanning you store card at the store .This works at CVS pharmacy.
Store coupons can be used along with manufacturer coupons and thus a good deal can be made especially during a sale.

4)Manufacturer coupons
You can write to the manufacturer directly or sign up in their website and they will mail you coupons.Usually those coupons have more value and expire late.

5)Peelies
Coupons can also be found on the product package.So make sure you check before throwing out the package.

Coupon Lingo :

P&G = Procter & Gamble Insert
RP = Red Plum Insert
SS = SmartSource Insert
SCR = Single Check Rebate, Rite Aid monthly rebates program
ECBs = ExtraCare Bucks, CVS loyalty rewards system
RRs = Register Rewards, Walgreens’ Catalina coupons
IVC = Instant Value Coupon, Walgreens’ store coupons found in ads and ESR booklet
Cat = Catalina coupon, prints from a separate machine when your receipt prints
MFR = Manufacturer Coupon
MIR = Mail-in rebate
OOP = Out of pocket
WYB = When you buy
BOGO = Buy one item get one item free
B2GO = Buy two items get one item free
Peelie = Peel-off coupon found on product packaging