Jill Cataldo

Numerous readers wrote today to send me a link to this Investopedia article currently on Yahoo: 8 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Use Coupons. The only reason I hadn't responded to this earlier today is that I spent the day in Chicago filming yet another coupon-related segment, which I'll share with you later.

But now that I'm back and have digested the article thoroughly, my reactions have ranged from incredulous to irritated.

First, in the middle of the worst recession most of us have seen in our entire lifetimes, exactly what is the author's intent here? To get people out of the mindset of wanting to save more? To convince them that spending money to save time is more worthwhile than spending time to save money?

Not surprisingly, this article's heating up the coupon blogosphere like mad.

The Super-Couponing Swap is your local coupon club – a place to drop in, trade coupons, spend time with other coupon lovers, and share stories of great deals!

The following Illinois locations are currently participating:

NEW Round Lake Swap!
Round Lake Area Public Library
906 Hart Rd. Round Lake, IL 60073
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. beginning April 3

Joy Community Presbyterian Church

Keep your eyes open for these new $39 Value Your Heart coupon books at Jewel! They're free and can be found in a large, stand-up cardboard display in the store (I found it near the produce/cereal area.)

The book contains the following manufacturer coupons, all expiring 2/28/10-4/30/10:

$1 off 2 Dasani 12 packs
$1 off 2 Diet Coke 12 packs
$1 off 2 Nestea .5liter 12 packs
$1 off 12 cups Yoplait Light or Thick & Creamy Light
$1 off 2 Welch's 64 oz 100% Grape or grape juice blends
$1 off 2 Healthy Choice Fresh Mixers

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