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Save & Deals
Deals, Coupons & Cashback
Stack store coupons, cashback apps and price tracking to pay less for things you were buying anyway.
The trick to deals isn’t buying more — it’s paying less for what’s already on your list. A few free apps and a simple stacking habit can shave real money off groceries, household goods and online orders.
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How to stack savings on one purchase
Start with the sale
Check the weekly ad or app for items on your list that are already discounted.
Add a store coupon
Load digital coupons in the store’s app or loyalty program.
Add a manufacturer coupon
Many stores let you combine a store coupon and a manufacturer coupon on one item — check the store’s coupon policy.
Earn cashback
Scan your receipt or link your loyalty card to a cashback app.
Pay smart
If you pay your card off in full each month, a rewards card adds a little more. If you carry a balance, skip this step.
Free apps & sites worth using
Rakuten FreeCashback at many online stores when you shop through its site or browser extension.rakuten.com ↗Ibotta AppCashback on groceries and everyday purchases in store and online.ibotta.com ↗Fetch AppScan any receipt to earn points you can redeem for gift cards.fetch.com ↗Honey FreeBrowser extension that searches for coupon codes at checkout.joinhoney.com ↗camelcamelcamel FreeAmazon price history and price-drop alerts.camelcamelcamel.com ↗Slickdeals FreeCommunity-voted deals and price-drop alerts.slickdeals.net ↗Coupons.com FreePrintable and digital manufacturer coupons.coupons.com ↗Flipp AppBrowse local weekly ads and circulars in one app.flipp.com ↗RetailMeNot FreeCoupon codes and cashback offers for many retailers.retailmenot.com ↗Google Shopping FreeCompare prices across stores before you buy.shopping.google.com ↗Too Good To Go AppDiscounted surplus food from local stores and restaurants.toogoodtogo.com ↗Your store’s loyalty app AppMost grocery and drugstore chains have free apps with digital coupons and personal deals — Kroger, Target Circle, CVS and Walgreens are examples.kroger.com ↗
When prices tend to drop
| What | Often cheaper around | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| TVs & electronics | Late November holiday sales | Use a price tracker to confirm it’s really a deal. |
| Winter clothes & coats | Late winter clearance | Buy next year’s coat at the end of this season. |
| School supplies | Back-to-school sales in summer | Stock up on basics for the whole year. |
| Outdoor & grills | End of summer | Retailers clear space for fall and holiday stock. |
| Holiday decor & candy | Right after the holiday | Deep clearance for next year. |
| Mattresses | Holiday weekend sales | Compare prices across a few brands and check return policies. |
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