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Coupon Abbreviations
  • SC = Store Coupon
  • MC = Manufacturer Coupon
  • SS = Smart Source
  • RMN = Retail Me Not
  • PG = Proctor and Gamble
Coupon Terms
  • WYB = When You Buy
  • B1G1 = Buy One Get One Free
  • .75/1 = 75 cents off one item
  • .75/3 = 75 cents off three items
  • EXP = Expiration Date

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2013 Coupon Insert Schedule

on 12.13.2012 at 9:25am
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Here is the 2013 schedule for newspaper coupon inserts.  This is based on set schedules for some inserts, and others (P&G especially) based on historical trends.  In general this is a great guide to help you know what to expect, but there will be changes.  I’ll keep updating it as we know more. There will […]

    Getting Home Mailer Coupons

    on 10.15.2012 at 12:25pm
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    Do the words “Home Mailer” next to coupons in your match ups drive you crazy?? There are lots of coupons that are sent directly from stores or manufacturers to our homes.  I know it can be frustrating to see these listed and not have them, so here are a few tips of how to increase […]

      Are you ready for more coupon lingo?  This is part 3 of a series of posts. Catalina These are coupons that are printed out from the register when you finish your purchase.  They are printed on a separate piece of paper from your receipt and can be anything from money off a future purchase to […]

        Learning Coupon Lingo: Part 2

        on 7.23.2012 at 12:33pm
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        A while ago I started explaining coupon lingo, and hoped to finish in a more timely manner… this week though we are going to knock out all the rest! Once you learn the lingo of any culture, life gets easier to understand.  You start to talk like a native, and outsiders will listen to you […]

          Most of us see a coupon and look for two things: the product on the coupon and the value of the coupon.  However, the fine print on the coupon contains information for the retailer AND the consumer (you!).  It’s really helpful to understand the fine print, especially since you may find yourself having to explain […]

            We officially have a coupon class that everyone can attend!!  You can watch a free 2 hour long coupon class online anytime you want right from Southern Savers.  I’ve also included an online version of the workbook that is given out at the workshops I teach in person. You can watch it all in one […]

              Often times we see some of the highest coupon values when new products launch.  While this makes for awesome deals (and is lots of fun), it is actually not always a good thing.  Lately we have seen a some of these new products getting very negative feedback from users. I am not wanting to call […]

                I have had a few questions about how using food stamps work with coupons. While I’m not an expert in this area, I know that coupons should work great with food stamps. I have friends that have left over food stamps at the end of the month because they have stretched their savings with coupons. […]

                  I hope you are with me when I say that coupons are awesome!  They are a vital part of how I stick to my weekly budget and keep costs down.  Unfortunately, like many good things, there are folks out there who take advantage of a great system and it can mess things up for all […]

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