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Even if you’ve never seen it, we’ve all heard of the Extreme Couponers tv show. A couponer takes days to sift through stacks of coupons then goes into a store, gets $1,000 worth of groceries, and pays only $15. Is this possible? Absolutely! Is it realistic? Not for most people. Many of us are already bogged down with so many obligations: work, family, extracurricular activities, the list goes on.
But just because you can’t take 20 hours a week dedicate to couponing, doesn’t mean you can’t do some couponing and save loads of money. I have dedicated the Deal Finding Diva website to teaching the average consumer how to save money for their household. I’m here to make the process of saving money easier for you. If you haven’t seen them yet, I have a whole YouTube Channel dedicated to giving you the latest tips on couponing and saving money. Be sure to check it out!
If you’re unsure if you will be motivated enough to start couponing, I’ve compiled a list of reasons that will surely let you know why there is not just one, but..
There are so many reasons to learn how to coupon!
1. YOU NEED MORE MONEY
Let’s face it, times are hard. Money goes out sometimes faster than it comes in. Taking some time to learn how to coupon will help you save on the groceries you have to buy to survive. When you cut back on the cost of food necessities, you will have more money for yourself. Think about this, ten $1 off coupons are so easy to get. If you shop once a week, that $10 worth of coupons adds up to $40/month. That extra $40 can pay a water bill, or can be put into a savings account or emergency fund. The more coupons you have, the more you save. The possibilities with what can be done with that extra money are endless. I opened up a Stash Investment account. So, I take some of the money I saved on my groceries, and put it into stocks. I love to watch my money grow!
2. IT DOESN’T TAKE AS MUCH TIME AS YOU THINK
A common misconception about couponing is that you have to dedicate hours to couponing to save a good amount of money. It’s not true. If you know where to look for coupons, that will save you time by itself. Where can you find coupons? Right here! My Coupon Center allows you to print legit manufacturer coupons right from this website. That’s where I start before my shopping trips. Coupons can also be obtained from store flyers, Sunday papers, and even from some magazines.
3. YOU’LL HAVE MORE MONEY FOR OTHER THINGS
The money I save on items I need, the more I have to spend on items I want. Living the life of luxury for less is something I live by. That vacation you want to take could be much easier to pay for, if you’re paying 40% less for your groceries than you used to. You’d be surprised at how much more money you find in your budget when you’re not paying full price for soap and toilet paper. One way that I’ve maximized the money I save on groceries, is by using
