3 Ways to Save Money while Someone Else Does the Work

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For the last few weeks, weve learned about the best places to find coupons, secrets from TLCs Extreme Couponers and even the best couponing books to read. But, Im sure many of you are still bemoaning, I just dont have the time to coupon!”

Its a valid argument. Scanning weekly ads takes time. Finding coupons takes time. Actually using coupons at the store takes time. And time is a raremodity these days. So, how can you take advantage of coupons without spending hours every week? Fortunately, many coupon enthusiasts have done the work for you. Check it out:

It can be incredibly time consuming to go through the store circulars each week andpare those deals to the coupons youve already collected. Instead, let someone else do the work for you.

Blogs like Deal Seeking Mom and The Krazy Coupon Ladypile lists each week for dozens of stores, providing the sale price of the item, then matching that with applicable coupons and a final price for the consumer. All it takes is five minutes each week to check these sites and youll know what the best deals are at all of your favorite stores. It couldnt be easier!

Stop Clipping Coupons!

Every week, the Sunday paperes filled with coupon inserts. But, who has time to go through each insert, clipping the coupons they think theyll need,paring it to weekly sales and then organizing those coupons to minimize shopping time? Thanks to Fabulessly Frugal, now you do! Or rather, now you wont have to make the time, because shell do it for you!

Fabulessly Frugals clipless organization method has the functionality and portability of a binder,bined with the ease of a filing method, but without the frustration of not being able to quickly see what coupons you have while roaming the aisles of your favorite store. All you need is a binder and sheet protectors. Simply organize your inserts by type and date (e.g. Smartsource 5/1/11 insert) and put them in a sheet protector. Add the cover page, which has the coupons listed in alphabetical order, and youre good to go!

Check a Coupon Database

If you notice that one of your favorite products is on sale or if youre looking for a specific coupon, the easiest way to find a coupon for that product is to search a coupon database. There are hundreds out there, but out favorite database is How to Shop for Free. You can find what coupons are currently out for the brand or product and from what source they came.pare that to your coupon list/cover page from step two and you can see how many of the desired coupons you have and how many youll need to find.

Tip: You can find more great coupons on eBay or a coupon clipping service like CouponDede.

Now, all youll have to worry about is what to do with all your extra money… and time!

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