Coupon Queen

Why Do Coupons Expire?

By Jill Cataldo CTW Features

Engaging in a discussion about expired coupons with an avid couponer is like opening a can of worms. Many shoppers believe they should be entitled to use coupons past the printed expiration dates. Before we delve into that issue, there’s an... Full story

Learn the Rules of the Couponing Road

By Jill Cataldo CTW Features

It’s important to understand the rules of couponing. Every store has them – but sometimes, in the busy aisles and checkout lines of a grocery store, it can be difficult to determine what they are. Listen to this reader. Q: “How... Full story

Coupon Hold ’Em: What’s With the Limits?

By Jill Cataldo CTW Features

Q: “Almost all of my coupons say Limit one coupon per purchase. I tried to get my store to use one coupon for each item purchased but they insist I can only use one coupon for each shopping trip. How can I convince them otherwise?” A:... Full story

Reader Mail: Keeping Close Tabs on Coupons

By Jill Cataldo CTW Features

  When it comes to their grocery bills, many readers are serious about saving the most possible money. Those who pay close attention to coupons start to notice some very interesting things. Listen in.   Q: “I’ve been using... Full story

Meet the Bar Code of the Future

By Jill Cataldo CTW Features

Sharp-eyed readers have noticed a change in the bar codes on some coupons and they wrote in to ask about them. Q: “I have used coupons for many years but I notice that most coupons now have two bar codes on them. Why are there two? What are... Full story

Coupons Rev Up Instant-Savings Offers

By Jill Cataldo CTW Features

Any time a store offers an instant-savings deal I get excited. Sales that offer instant savings of a specified dollar amount when shoppers buy certain items are great opportunities for us to stock up at sale prices and to actually get the store to... Full story

Jill Cataldo saves hundreds on groceries by making the most of the common coupon. You can, too. Here’s how.

How to Stockpile for the Long Haul

By Jill Cataldo CTW Features

“I am enjoying your columns so much. I must tell you about my experience with Yes detergent. I have been using it for years. I only buy on sale and I had a lot in the garage. Last month I saw that I was down to 5 packages of Yes. It... Full story

Reader Mail: Where's the Beef for Coupon Shoppers?

Jill Cataldo saves hundreds on groceries by making the most of the common coupon. You can, too. Here's how.

"I've been Super-Couponing for about four months now, and I am amazed at how many things I'm getting for free. I don't think we will ever have to buy another tube of toothpaste or bottle of shampoo again! I have a question on meats specifically. How... Full story

Do the Math: Stacking Coupons Adds Savings

Jill Cataldo saves hundreds on groceries by making the most of the common coupon. You can, too. Here’s how.

By Jill Cataldo CTW Features

I’m often asked how many coupons we can use on a single item. To answer this, you need to note the difference between manufacturer coupons and store coupons. Manufacturer coupons always have the words “Manufacturer Coupon” printed... Full story

‘Super’ Debate: Do Everyday Low Prices Beat Couponing?

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Last week I touched on a topic that’s of intense interest among my Super-Couponing students: where do shoppers get the best deal, at a supermarket or a supercenter? The former has a reputation among most shoppers for being “more... Full story

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