Americans are not only resilient but we are tenacious and inventive. When the great recession hit and hit hard, we all started looking for ways to save money anywhere we could. We didn't have a choice. Americans want to maintain a certain quality of life and if that means clipping coupons, so be it.
One of the best ways to save money is through couponing. Couponing is the process of finding coupons for literally anything and everything we use in our daily lives.
Couponing has become so popular, the Today Show featured a segment with America's Cheapest Family where they discussed all the ways they use coupons, bulk buying and menu planning to drastically reduce their food bill. This and other segments on saving with coupons quickly topped the Today Show's most watched videos.
The majority of us have been cutting coupons for many years, but when our bank accounts and 401k's were plump with cash we felt rich. When you feel rich, you stop cutting coupons. Unfortunately, we do not feel rich anymore.
Fortunately for all of us the Internet happened. Now you can find coupons at the touch of a key. Yes, you can still get them in your Sunday paper, but the Internet has spawned a plethora of coupon sites and discount websites like never before. Plus, individual corporations are using coupons, discounts and rebates to attract customers.
Another great way to get information on specials and promotions is to become a fan of your favorite store on Facebook. Starbucks runs periodic promotions for a free pastry if you buy a coffee on a specific date within a specific time period. This campaign was so successful they increased their store traffic by over a million people. They get the word out about their promotions through social media like Twitter and Facebook.
Americans are not only resilient but we are tenacious and inventive. When the great recession hit and hit hard, we all started looking for ways to save money anywhere we could. We didn't have a choice. Americans want to maintain a certain quality of life and if that means clipping coupons, so be it.
One of the best ways to save money is through couponing. Couponing is the process of finding coupons for literally anything and everything we use in our daily lives.
Couponing has become so popular, the Today Show featured a segment with America's Cheapest Family where they discussed all the ways they use coupons, bulk buying and menu planning to drastically reduce their food bill. This and other segments on saving with coupons quickly topped the Today Show's most watched videos.
The majority of us have been cutting coupons for many years, but when our bank accounts and 401k's were plump with cash we felt rich. When you feel rich, you stop cutting coupons. Unfortunately, we do not feel rich anymore.
Fortunately for all of us the Internet happened. Now you can find coupons at the touch of a key. Yes, you can still get them in your Sunday paper, but the Internet has spawned a plethora of coupon sites and discount websites like never before. Plus, individual corporations are using coupons, discounts and rebates to attract customers.
Another great way to get information on specials and promotions is to become a fan of your favorite store on Facebook. Starbucks runs periodic promotions for a free pastry if you buy a coffee on a specific date within a specific time period. This campaign was so successful they increased their store traffic by over a million people. They get the word out about their promotions through social media like Twitter and Facebook.
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