“I have been researching the ‘Buy It for Life’ movement, which stresses quality over price, and the idea is that if you buy a quality item in the first place, you will not need to buy multiple cheap replacements.”
New Super-Couponing Tips column: Readers share smart savings
“I also couldn’t believe no one else was doing this deal. I saw another woman pick up a $4.49 tub of ice cream from another brand. I got three times as much and still paid less than she did. That is smart shopping…”
New Super-Couponing Tips column: Enjoy a birthday filled with freebies
“When you think about birthday discounts, you may first think of restaurants, but there are many popular retailers and destinations that offer birthday goodies, too. To research what birthday promotions are…”
New Super-Couponing Tips column: Shoppers share wording frustrations
“Using a coupon should be straight-forward: Read the terms, buy the item or items specified, and receive a discount. However, there are times when manufacturers use less-than-clear terminology in their coupon offers.”
New Super-Couponing Tips column: Coming clean about HE washers
“It used just seven gallons of water per load, but laundry often came out of the machine almost as dirty as it went in. Our towels developed a musty smell that wouldn’t come out, no matter how many times…”
New Super-Couponing Tips column: Back to School presents shopping opportunities
“Whether or not you’re getting kids ready for school, you can take advantage of these sales, because for many items, we’re seeing the lowest prices we will likely see all year long. Each year, I utilize back-to-school sales..”
New Super-Couponing Tips column: Why the “clipless” method saves time
“Don’t cut any coupons out when you initially receive the coupon insert, and definitely don’t cut only the coupons you think you will use and discard the rest. Many times, a coupon will line up to a good sale…”
New Super-Couponing Tips column: Readers share coupon peeves
“When a page within the coupon inserts features just one coupon, you’re more likely to cut that coupon out and redeem it. Coupons that appear alone on one page have a 17 percent higher redemption…”
New Super-Couponing Tips column: Short-dated printable coupons concern
“I went to print some new coupons and saw a new message on the screen: ‘Please note that upon printing, you will have one day to redeem this coupon.’ I don’t like this at all!”
New Super-Couponing Tips column: Consider lifespan when buying a large appliance
“I decided to return to a traditional, top-loader washing machine. After much research, I chose a commercial model that’s popular with laundromats and has an estimated lifespan of 25 years…”
New Super-Couponing Tips column: Cashiers sound off on restrictions
“The fine print on coupons has gotten to the point where it is so tedious. I honestly don’t think the brands have thought about the fact that cashiers have next to no time at all to read all of these fine print exclusions…” &Nbsp;
New Super-Couponing Tips column: No smartphone to coupon with?
“She said that the sale price was only effective if I used my cell phone to scan the item. I explained to her that I did not have a cell phone. She looked at me as if she had encountered someone from the Stone Age!”
New Super-Couponing Tips column: Readers share coupon wins
“I never cease to be amazed by the number and high value of coupons that clothing retailers send out. I learned long ago that it’s worth joining mailing lists for the clothing and department stores I frequent…”
New Super-Couponing Tips column: When the store changes the couponing game
“I want to vent on something my supermarket did. I have been a loyal customer of theirs for many years. When I started using coupons here years ago, there was no limit on how many you could use. Then…”
New Super-Couponing Tips column: Turned off by a coupon?
“So, how many brands, manufacturers and retailers are actively “turning off” consumers by creating coupon offers that require jumping through so many proverbial hoops that they’re simply not worth attempting to use?”
New Super-Couponing Tips column: Packaging vs. environment
“A seemingly never-ending source of controversy among some of my readers is the size and kind of product packaging we find in stores. Whether we’re thinking of cereal boxes or bags of frozen foods…”
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