The great rebate debate

By Jill Cataldo Times Correspondent

 People assume that because I am an enthusiastic couponer, I also enjoy rebates. Many products offer mail-in rebates that provide significant savings or free products when the rebate check or gift card comes back in the mail.

Not so loyal to your loyalty card?

By Jill Cataldo Times Correspondent

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Eek! E-Coupons!

By Jill Cataldo Times Correspondent

Most shoppers use traditional paper coupons found in the newspaper when they shop for groceries and other consumer packaged goods.

Free products, not free money

By Jill Cataldo Times Correspondent

If you've ever used a free or Buy one, get one free coupon, you've probably noticed a box at the top of the coupon. That box is where the cashier enters the selling price of your free item.

Readers weigh in with couponing feedback, questions

By Jill Cataldo Times Correspondent

Every week, I receive tons of reader feedback, from questions about coupons to suggestions for other readers. This week's column is a grab bag of that feedback

Friends don't let friends photocopy coupons

By Jill Cataldo

Since my last few columns have dealt with counterfeit coupons, I thought this was an important story to share.

Counterfeit coupons: What you must know

by Jill Cataldo Times Correspondent

In last week's column, we discussed why it's never a good idea to purchase coupons online. The terms on many state that they are void if sold, so manufacturers may refuse to reimburse a store that accepts a sold coupon. But there's another re…

Don't be a coupon crook

By Jill Cataldo Times Correspondent

Every once and a while I'll get questions from readers about controversial coupon practices, from "gang cutting" coupons to photocopying and more. This reader has a question about one of the most controversial topics of them all: the buying a…

Save more, clip less

By Jill Cataldo Times Correspondent

Let's look at how coupon shoppers match coupons to sales. Have you ever rifled through a drawer and found stacks of out-of-date coupons you clipped and forgot? Cutting too many coupons can be stressful and unnecessary.

Double, double coupon trouble

By Jill Cataldo Times Correspondent

These readers want to know more about double coupon policies.

SUPER-COUPONING: Using Catalina coupons

By Jill Cataldo Times Correspondent

For the past few weeks, we've been reviewing coupon basics and revisiting topics that I receive a lot of emails about. This week, we're talking Catalina coupons. But what is a Catalina coupon?

Where did that coupon go?

By Jill Cataldo Times Correspondent

One of the questions I hear the most from new couponers is, "where can I find good coupons?" These readers want to know more about where to find electronic coupons, both digital and printable.

Back to basics: Top sites for printable coupons

By Jill Cataldo Times Correspondent

These readers want to know where to find coupons online without frustration, registration or spam.

Back to basics: Manufacturer versus store coupons

By Jill Cataldo Times Correspondent

Last week, we covered frequently asked questions about coupon overage. This week, we'll tackle another dilemma for beginners: The difference between manufacturer and store coupons.

Back to basics: When a purchase is not a transaction

By Jill Cataldo Times Correspondent

In the next few columns, I will answer some of the most frequently asked questions I receive from new readers. I have addressed some of these topics in earlier columns, but in some cases it has been more than a year and the topic is worth dis…

The long stock-up

By Jill Cataldo Times Correspondent

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In search of coupons for fresh food

By Jill Cataldo Times Correspondent

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A price-match made in heaven

By Jill Cataldo Times Correspondent

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Christmas shopping - in January

By Jill Cataldo Times Correspondent

I love bargain hunting, and January is my favorite month for shopping. It's one of the best times of the year to find great deals on non-grocery items, particularly toys and clothing.

Couponing 101: First steps on the saving journey

By Jill Cataldo Times Correspondent

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A new year awaits: Resolve to save

By Jill Cataldo Times Correspondent

At this time of year, many people turn their thoughts to New Year's resolutions and making a commitment to change. Manys focus on the topic near and dear to me: saving money.

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