Find and Use Printable Coupons

These days, we are much more conscious about where our dollars go. Whereas in the recent past you may have frequented the drive-thru or ordered takeout several times a week, in this economy you are probably cooking at home more often. In addition, when you hit the grocery store, you likely pay closer attention to your budget. One way to save is by using coupons. If you have Internet access and a printer, you can even find printable coupons for your favorite items. To get started printing and saving with printable coupons, you need to know where to find them and how to use them.

There are several online resources for printable coupons. One popular and reputable site is Smart Source. When you head to this printable coupons page, you will be asked to enter your zip code. This is to find offers on brands in your local area. You can bypass this step if desired and only view general printable coupons. If desired, you can sort coupons by category, such as food or personal care, as well as by brand. Click the check boxes of the coupons you wish to print and click the Print Now button. If you have never accessed their printable coupons, you will need to install the printer software. This safe, small application only takes a few moments to load.

Another website offering printable coupons that are similar to those found in your local Sunday paper is Red Plum. Much like Smart Source, you can enter your zip code to find coupons targeted to your location. Select the coupons you want to print, click the Print Coupons button and install the print software if prompted.

A third website that provides printable coupons much like those you would get by purchasing the newspaper is Coupon Suzy. Enter your zip code when you get to the site or simply click No Thanks to bypass this step. Click on the Clip check boxes of the printable coupons you want to use and then click Print Now.

Cool Savings is one more reliable place to find printable coupons. Along with coupons for items at your grocery or drug store, this site also provides printable coupons and special offers on everything from pet supplies to automotive to home and garden supplies.

If you are on Facebook, be sure to check out your favorite brands' Facebook pages. Many national brands give free printable coupons to fans of their products on Facebook, and these coupons are typically high value, such as a free product or buy one, get one free coupons.

Before you print and try to use printable coupons, it is advisable to learn about your grocery store's policy. Some stores will not redeem printed coupons. As they are becoming more popular, however, they are more widely accepted. Visit your favorite store's website and search for their policy on printed coupons. Print this out as well and bring it with you when you shop in case you meet any resistance at the checkout counter.

While you are on the store's site, look there for printable coupons as well. Many stores, including the Kroger family of stores, Target, the Safeway family of stores and CVS offer coupons that you can download and print or load directly onto your shopper card to save even more!