When It Boils Down To The Bottom Line, Are Coupons Worth The Hassle?

By Jose Bank

People are very busy creatures and one might ask, are coupons worth the hassle despite all the hype over the potential savings? When you're talking about coupon clipping you're talking about the cutting, the specific arrangement by store and product, and then the ability to remember them with every quick trip to the store.

There are all kinds of places to clip a coupon. Most people get the Sunday paper specifically for the one of a kind savings you can receive. Others find that the circulars that are mailed to the house are perfect for coupon clipping. Whether you see them as money or you look at them like a nuisance will determine your genuine feelings on the effort they require.

The most popular of coupons include food products. It's the manufacturer's way of enticing you to buy the brand product and develop new spending habits. When you can get the brand name product for less than the generic, it seems like a good deal. If you end up having a difficult time finding the right coupon for you, you can join a club that encourages the swapping of different coupons so that everyone can save a little money.

The best coupons are the coupons for household items. Every home needs cleaners, laundry detergent and shampoo. Many times you can really good deals for these items by just using a coupon. These items may be priced slightly higher at grocery stores but grocery stores will double a coupon face value, most of time. You have to pay attention to when it is most advantageous for you to redeem them.

By knowing when and where to redeem your coupons can wind up saving a lot of money. But always read them terms of the coupon. Some require the purchase of another item or require certain quantity of items to be bought in order to redeem the coupon. Most of the items that need to purchased together are usually items that naturally go together; like peanut butter and jelly.

The restrictions that are placed on coupon shopping should be noted. If your family tends to cut through a 40 ounce bottle of laundry detergent but you have to buy the 20 ounce in order to save, chances are that you will need to make an additional purchase anyway.

There is money that can be saved one everything from everyday food items to getting your car washed and your oil changed. For those who can easily translate the redemption of coupons into money in the pocket, then the hassle doesn't seem like much. For those who can't seem to save or who never find they have the right coupon for the moment, there is questionable value. Are coupons worth the hassle? The answer comes down to your preferred shopping and saving habits. - 29864

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