Couponing 101 - Coupons & Refunding Basics

By Donna L Montaldo, About.com Guide

Couponing and refunding has long been a popular way for thrifty shoppers to save money. Exploring all the different places to find coupons, keeping everything organized for easy retrieval and learning the steps to compound discounts will help maximize your savings. These resources will help you learn basic coupon and refunding strategies whether you want to clip coupons as a hobby or turn it into a more involved full-time project.

1. Finding, Organizing and Using Coupons
2. Refunding Basics
3. Saving With Rebates

Finding, Organizing and Using Coupons

RedPlum Coupon Preview for 7/10

7-10 RedPlum Coupon Preview
Sunday coupon preview
Regional coupon inserts & value differences are to be expected!
(x) before coupon = multiple of same coupon
ETS = excludes trial sizes
RedPlum Coupon Insert
Cheer product Save $1.00/2 (8/31)
Cramp911 4.5ml Save $1.00/1 (7/31)
Cramp911 21ml Save $3.00/1 (7/31)
Era product Save $1.00/1 (8/31)
Flex-a-min supplement Save $3.00/1 (8/23)

Smartsource coupons preview for 7/10

7/10 Smartsource coupon preview
Regional coupon inserts & value differences are to be expected!

(/X) after coupon = expiration date
() before coupon = multiple of same coupon
ETS = excludes trial sizes
DND5 = coupon states Do Not Double, but barcode starts w/a 5
Smartsource coupon insert
Air Wick Freshmatic compact starter kit $4/1 (8/21)
Air Wick Freshmatic Ultra starter kit $4/1 (8/21)
Ball accessory item $1/1 (10/31)
Ball canning discovery kit $2/1 (10/31)
Bic Soleil disposable or Soleil system razor $3/1 (8/21)