$1/2 (and the like) One dollar off two items.  The first number represents the discount and the second number indicates the quantity required to obtain that discount.

Rain Check (RC). When a store is out of a sale item, many stores offer a rain check so you can get the sale price when the . . . → Read More: Coupon Lingo & Abbreviations

Shhh…. Here are a few secrets that the real “Coupon Queens” use to save tons of $$$ at the grocery store:

READ the words on the coupons. Just because a coupon may have a picture of one item, it does not mean that you have to buy that specific item. You may be able . . . → Read More: Super Saver (or Coupon Queen) Secrets

Get a Store Loyalty card

Some stores, like Kroger (Kroger Plus) and CVS (Extra Care Card) have loyalty cards that give you additional discounts or points towards future purchases. Make sure you sign up for these cards! Most are free and can save you big bucks!

Double Coupons

Stores that “double coupons” will give . . . → Read More: 4 Advanced Couponing Strategies

Step 1 – stock up on coupons

You never know what will go on sale so your “stock” of coupons is even that much more important. You’ll need to have a good selection to make sure you can take advantage of sale prices.

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How do Coupons work?

When you redeem a coupon in a store, the manufacturer reimburses the store for the value of the coupon plus a processing fee (typically 8 cents). This is a win-win situation for you (who saves money), for the store (they are reimbursed by the manufacturer AND shoppers buy more products), . . . → Read More: 2 Couponing Basics