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Written by Lauren SchwahnLead WriterLauren SchwahnFor decades, coupons have helped shoppers save money on groceries and household items. But the number of ways to find them has grown in recent years.
Now, discounts are available almost everywhere, including inboxes, websites and smartphone apps. Here&#;s how to get coupons, in both paper and digital form.
Enroll in rewards programs or sign up for the mailing list for the retailers you frequent most. Many stores send returning customers exclusive coupons or apply discounts automatically during checkout.
&#;Those are savings that you&#;re going to get without doing a thing except for swiping your card,&#; says Cindy Livesey, frugal-living expert from coupon website Living Rich With Coupons.
Be prepared: Retailers may flood your inbox with messages or use your information, such as demographics and shopping habits, for marketing purposes. Depending on your service, you may be able to divert messages into a separate inbox to manage the volume. Also, check the retailer website for a &#;do not sell my information&#; link, and also customize the internet cookies you accept.
When shopping online, use a browser extension to track down discounts on your behalf.
These extensions, like Honey, typically locate coupons and automatically apply the codes to your cart, so you can save money without putting in extra work.
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If you favor certain brands, contact the companies directly. They&#;ll often send manufacturer coupons or samples when you provide feedback (or simply request them). As a plus, you can use a manufacturer's coupon at any store that sells the featured product, barring exclusions.
Look for a &#;contact us&#; link on the company&#;s website. This should direct you to an form, live chat feature, customer service number or mailing address. Another option? Leave a comment on the brand&#;s social media page.
Coupon databases are websites that compile printable and digital coupons, including rebates. You can use them to search deals by brand, product or store and save time. Search &#;coupon database&#; on Google to get started. For on-the-go savings, try a free coupon app.
If you plan to purchase an item, check retailer websites first. Most major merchants have a weekly ad, coupon or offers section online. Or you might see a limited-time discount code on the homepage or a banner ad.
Livesey recommends downloading apps for the stores you shop at regularly. Some have features that make it easy to find store and manufacturer coupons in one place.
While you&#;re catching up on current events, look for coupon inserts in your local or national newspaper. These often feature coupons for food as well as personal care items. Typically, larger or more expensive publications will have bigger inserts with higher-value coupons, she says.
Before you pay extra for a subscription, make sure it&#;s worthwhile. You might be able to get access to newspapers through friends, businesses and other sources free of charge. Free papers often have coupons, too.
Next time you collect your mail, pause and do a quick review before automatically tossing &#;junk&#; mail into the recycling bin. Some stores mail flyers containing coupons based on recent purchases.
Watch for weekly circulars on display near the front doors or registers. These might include store-specific offers that you can redeem immediately or during a future shopping trip.
Some discounts hide in plain sight at the grocery store. Inspect items, like meat and cereal, for a peel-off coupon attached to the box or packaging. You could get instant savings.
Get more financial clarity with NerdWalletMonitor your credit, track your spending and see all of your finances together in a single place.Don&#;t see a voucher on the product itself? Check shelves and other locations in the store.
&#;Usually when they have a new product coming out, they&#;ll put a display with a tearpad on there enticing you to get that product,&#; Livesey says. Don&#;t let a good deal tempt you to buy something unnecessarily, though.
Take a close look at your receipt after every transaction. Some stores print coupons on the back. The cashier might also hand over a few extra slips of paper printed from a machine next to the register. These offers, known as Catalina coupons, are usually based on shopping habits. For example, if you buy a toothbrush, you may receive a voucher for toothpaste.
Follow social media accounts for stores, brands and products you like. Trader Joe's even has a podcast. Many share coupon codes on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.
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No matter where you find coupons, be sure to read the fine print and familiarize yourself with store policies.
Some retailers may offer discounts for items you repurchase frequently. Think of daily-use items like vitamins, dish detergent, shampoo and the like. Amazon, for instance, offers discounts on single purchases when enrolled in the Subscribe and Save feature and greater discounts when subscribed to five or more subscriptions in a single month.
Some retailers offer coupons to first-time customers when you sign up with your or number. While you may be apprehensive because you don&#;t want to be bombarded with spam emails, you could potentially snag a discount on items you&#;re going to buy anyway. One way to get the deals without have to directly deal with spammy emails is to use a separate account for first-time customer deals.
On a similar note...
More like thisWhether you still read a traditional newspaper or use your smartphone for virtually everything, there are few excuses for not using coupons. Unless, of course, you enjoy paying more than necessary.
Coupons can now be found in multiple forms accessible through various means, from newspapers to mobile apps.
In fact, digital coupons are found in so many places that it can be hard to keep up. So, we&#;ve rounded up six major sources of manufacturer coupons that anyone with an internet connection can access. All are free.
By &#;digital coupon,&#; I simply mean coupons found online or through apps.
Major sources of digital coupons include the following.
This website is perhaps the largest source of manufacturer coupons. The coupons can be printed out from the website, or accessed and redeemed via the Coupons.com app.
This site offers manufacturer coupons that can be printed or saved to a grocery-store loyalty card.
This site offers manufacturer coupons that can be printed, accessed via app or redeemed via grocery-store loyalty card. Note that SmartSource refers to the last option as &#;Direct2Card.&#;
Watch the video of &#;6 Free Sources of Manufacturer Coupons You Can Find Online&#; on MoneyTalksNews.com.
Many manufacturers offer coupons directly to consumers on their brands&#; websites. Just to name a few, examples include the websites of:
CeraVe
Dryel
Hormel
One A Day
Splenda
So, poke around the websites of your favorite brands to see if they offer digital savings.
Additionally, some giant corporations that own many brands offer coupons for all of their brands in one place. For example, Procter & Gamble does this through its P&G Everyday program, and General Mills does it through its Tablespoon program.
Many major retailers offer manufacturer coupons through their own websites. For example, Walgreens&#; site offers manufacturer coupons that you can add to your Walgreens loyalty card with the click of a button.
So, check your favorite retailers&#; websites for options.
Many major retailers offer manufacturer coupons on their mobile apps. Examples include Kroger and Target.
To find out whether a retailer has its own app, visit its website or search a legitimate app store, such as Apple&#;s App Store or Google Play.
To learn how to get the most savings out of manufacturer coupons, check out &#;6 Stores That Allow Coupon Stacking.&#;
What&#;s your favorite source of manufacturer coupons? Let us know by commenting below or on our Facebook page.
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