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By: Teresa Hall

Welcome!

In this guide, we'll explore the art of couponing and various strategies to stretch your budget effectively. Whether you're a seasoned saver or just starting out, this resource offers practical tips and insights to help you make the most of your money. From finding the best deals to maximizing discounts, we'll cover everything you need to know to save big and achieve your financial goals. Get ready to unlock the secrets of savvy shopping and take control of your finances!

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The website offers practical advice for saving money on groceries without relying on coupons. It covers various strategies such as buying generic brands, making and sticking to a grocery list, eating more fruits and vegetables, shopping at discount stores, and stocking up on sales. It also suggests requesting coupons from manufacturers, price matching, and minimizing food waste. Each strategy is accompanied by potential annual savings estimates.

I chose this website because it provides comprehensive and practical advice on saving money on groceries without relying on coupons. One piece of information that I found particularly useful and different from other sources is the breakdown of potential annual savings for each strategy presented. This feature gives a clear understanding of the financial impact of implementing these strategies, which helps in prioritizing and planning budget-saving tactics effectively. Additionally, the website offers a wide range of tips, including suggestions for buying generic brands, making and sticking to a grocery list, and minimizing food waste, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to stretch their budget while grocery shopping.

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We all know that one of the best ways to save big on groceries is to shop on a budget. If you buy your groceries using a few proven strategies, you can save a lot of money. But what are these proven strategies, and what specific tips and tricks should you be following to make sure you're really saving big? We've compiled a list of top ways below. Whether you follow all of these or just a few, they'll help you save hundreds if not thousands of dollars on food every year.

Here's how much you can save . . .

25% Buy Generic Brands instead of Name Brands

You can save 25% on your groceries if you buy generic brand groceries instead of name brands. Sometimes generic brands don't taste as good as brand names, but you can work around this. For example, real Cheerios taste better than generic brands of Cheerios, but if you're buying for a toddler, they probably won't care. When it comes to staples like sugar, salt, flour, bleach and many other items, for most people there is no discernible difference in quality-only in the price. You might not want to completely ignore brand name groceries-they do go on sale-however, if you can substitute generic or no name brands for brand names, you can begin to experience some real savings.

Potential Annual Savings: $880*

23% Make a Grocery List and Stick to it

According to research from the University of Pennsylvania, people who can avoid impulse spending can save up to 23% on their grocery bills. Making a grocery list and sticking to it is the best way to shop.

Potential Annual Savings: $2,360*

25% Eat More Fruits and Vegetables

You can shrink your grocery budget by up to 25% and trim your waistline at the same time by adding more fruits and vegetables to your snacks and meals. Research from the American Dietetic Association shows that every member of your family can benefit from this and lose weight. Your budget can also breathe easier as you introduce more fresh produce into your family's diet.

Potential Annual Savings: $880*

10% Shop at Discount Grocery Stores

In our comparison shops, we have found that you can save at least 10% on your groceries if shop at a discount grocery store like the Real Canadian SuperStore compared to the next best alternatives. These savings are based on comparing name brand items that every store carries.

Potential Annual Savings: $1,000*

32% Shop at a Discount Produce Store

You can save up to thirty-two percent on your fruit and vegetables by shopping at a discount produce store or at a farmer's market. Not all farmer markets will save you a lot of money, but some will. Stores like Safeway sell premium quality produce. Discount stores usually sell lower quality produce at significantly lower prices. If premium or organic produce is important to you, then you will have to pay more for it, but if your produce doesn't always have to be perfect, then you might be able to save a lot by shopping at a discount produce store. Compare prices at produce stores, farmer's markets and grocery stores in your area and see if you can find some great savings.

Potential Annual Savings: $620*

Buy Fewer Pre-Packaged Foods

You can save a lot by purchasing less food that is pre-packaged.

10% Request Coupons from Manufacturers

You can save around ten percent on your groceries by requesting coupons from all of the manufacturers you normally buy products from. Email them and ask them to send you any coupons that they might have. Some people do this once every month or two-whenever they know they will need more coupons-and they are able to get coupons for almost everything they buy.

Potential Annual Savings: $1,000*

10% Price Match

You can save at least ten percent by shopping at a grocery store that price matches competitor's flyers. Make sure you bring your flyers with you when you shop to cash in on this. This sort of a tip doesn't appeal to everyone, but if you want to save about ten percent on the annual cost of your groceries, this is a great tip to follow. For a family of four, this tip can save $1,000 per year. Wal-Mart stores that sell groceries are great places to do this, and apparently the Real Canadian SuperStore will also price match. However, the SuperStore does not advertise this. Some other grocery stores may also match competitor's prices. Speak with a manager at your favorite grocery store to see if they will price match competitor's advertised prices.

Potential Annual Savings: $1,000*

10% - 20% Stock Up on Sales

You can save ten percent, twenty percent or more by stocking up on grocery items that are on sale. Stock up on groceries that are non-perishable or can be frozen like bread and meat. You are only saving money if you stock up on things that you normally use. Compound your savings by stock up when groceries are on sale plus use a coupon and then possibly buy on a customer appreciation day (if your grocery store has one of these. Safeway is one store that has customer appreciation days once each month).

Potential Annual Savings: $1,000 - $2,050*

25% Stockpile and Skip a Grocery Shop

Save almost twenty five percent on the annual cost of your groceries by stockpiling groceries when they are on sale and then skip a grocery shop once every month. When you skip a grocery shop, you live off of what you stockpiled. If you can't do this monthly, then try for once every three months. It will still save you a lot of money. You can stockpile all kinds of non-perishable food, and you can freeze bread and meat when you find them on sale.

Potential Annual Savings: $2,560*

12% - 18% Shop with Cash

You can save 12% to 18% if you leave your credit cards at home and shop with cash. According to a study by Dunn & Bradstreet, people who shop with a credit card pay twelve to eighteen percent more than those who shop with cash. McDonalds has also found that when people buy their food with a credit card instead of cash the average transaction jumps from $4.50 to $7. If you only shop with cash or your debit card, then you can only spend what you have. Shopping with $50 in your pocket can be much different than shopping with a $10,000 credit limit in your pocket.

Try using cash for all your shopping-like for clothes, shoes, electronics and restaurants-and see how much you can save. If you really want to use your credit card to collect points, then make sure you stick to your grocery or shopping list and you still may come out ahead.

Potential Annual Savings: $1,230 - $1,850*

48% Put Your Grocery Budget on a Diet

Statistics Canada numbers show that the average Canadian household spends about $217 per person on food each month. This does not include eating out. If you're single or live in certain parts of the country, the average will be higher. As a general rule, the Credit Counselling Society recommends that consumers allocate $200 to $250 per person for grocery money every month, or even a little more if you buy toilet paper, laundry detergent and cleaning supplies at the grocery store.

However, in her book Zero Debt, Lynnette Khalfani-Cox suggests that a family of four can aim to spend only $125 per week on groceries. That means aiming to spend $125 per person on food each month rather than the Canadian average of $217. This is an ambitious goal, but if you implement many of the tips outlined above, it is possible.

Potential Annual Savings: $2,560*

Combine Money Saving Strategies

Combine as many of these money saving ideas as possible and you can drastically reduce your grocery budget. Create a grocery list, and then only buy what is on your list. Next, start by shopping at a produce store. These stores allow you to eat healthy and save money. Watch your prices, but usually you will want to buy most of your produce at these kinds of stores. The exception would be when other stores have really good sales, or if you are willing to pay more for a couple of fruits and vegetables that are better quality at another store.

Continue your savings by doing your big shop at a discount grocery store and buy as many generic brand name goods as your taste buds can handle. For the brand names you love, ask the manufacturers for some coupons and then watch for a sale. When your favorite brands go on sale, stock up and use your coupons. If the sale is at Safeway, hopefully you can time your visit so that you shop on their customer appreciation day. Buying with coupons when there is a sale on a customer appreciation day-and then stocking up-can save you some serious money. Remember to shop with cash or your debit card and stick to your list.

If you can find a grocery store in your community that will price match, take advantage of that. Wal-Mart is starting to open grocery supercentres in Canada. They offer the same low prices that the SuperStore does plus they price match all competitor's ads. If one of these stores opens near you, you can save gas by doing almost all of your grocery shopping in one place. Hopefully this increased competition will cause other grocery stores to become more competitive and allow more Canadians the opportunity to save big.

What does this mean for you?

Some of these saving tips may be a little hard core, but we know that some people are more motivated to save than others. That is why we are trying to lay out as many creative and insightful options for you as possible. You can decide how motivated you are to save. Some people find saving money fun, and some find it to be a necessity. If you can only apply a couple of tips from this page and save 20% a year, that could save you $2,050 if you feed a family of four. Is $2,050 worth the effort? That could pay for your next holiday.

* Savings are based on numbers from Statistics Canada. The savings we show are how much a family of four could potentially save from implementing each strategy.

More Saving Tips - Ways to Cut Your Grocery Bill Without Coupons

Look for Price Break Downs on Shelf Labels

Many stores are now breaking down the price of groceries on shelf price labels. For example, when you are looking at a huge wall of toilet paper, how do you figure out which one is the best price? Some packages have 24 rolls and others have 36 rolls while others are double rolls-and each package is a different price! If you forgot your calculator, you would just have to guess. Not any more, many stores now tell you in fine print on each shelf price label how much each little piece of toilet paper costs. The same thing goes for cereal and almost every other type of product. They will often tell you the cost of a product per 100 grams. This allows you to leave your calculator at home and quickly find the best deal. This is a smart way to shop. Or if they don't show what you need on the shelf label, use the calculator function on your cell phone to figure it out quickly.

Make Meals from Scratch

Making your own meals from scratch is one of the biggest ways that you can save money. Like the table above illustrates, the more prepared the food is, the more it usually costs. The nice thing is that home made food is usually better for you too. So making your own meals from scratch can save your wallet and your health.

Always Cook Too Much

Always try to cook more food than you need and then freeze the leftovers or take them to work for lunch the next day (if you can avoid buying a lunch at work you can save $1,800 per year). Freezing meals can help you save a lot of time and can make cooking meals from scratch more realistic for busy people since this can save a lot of time.

Don't Buy Water

Check with your city or town to see how the quality of your water compares to bottled water. Many cities now offer water from the tap that is just as clean or cleaner than bottled water. Why break your back caring bottles of water when the stuff that comes out of the tap is the same or better?

Don't Shop Hungry

You will buy more food if you shop hungry, and you will buy food that appeals to your appetite at that time rather than what works for your weekly grocery budget.

Try to Shop Alone

Shopping with kids can add to your grocery bill and retailers know this. All grocery items that are geared toward kids are placed at their eye level. Shopping with your spouse can also add to your grocery bill if your spouse tends to go for impulse buys and other things that aren't on your grocery list.

Salvage Grocery Stores

These stores buy damaged or defective goods from major grocery chains and food manufacturers that are still safe to eat-the packaging just got damaged in shipping or it has the wrong expiry date printed on it. At these stores, you can sometimes save 50% or more.

Try to Waste Less Food

Some people estimate that the average Canadian household wastes as much as $1,600 worth of food per year. If this is true, the average household could add over $100 to their monthly food budget if they managed to cut their food waste by 75%.

See 25 more tips to help you grocery shop on a budget and save money!

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This comprehensive guide provides valuable insights into maximizing coupon savings in Canada, offering practical tips and strategies for smart couponing. It emphasizes the importance of starting slow and planning purchases around rock-bottom sale prices to optimize savings. The guide advises utilizing tools like store flyers and price matching to identify the best deals and make informed purchasing decisions. Additionally, it highlights the cyclical nature of sales and encourages maintaining a price book to track store cycles and stock up on essential items when prices are lowest. The guide also emphasizes the significance of prioritizing needs over excessive deal-hunting and emphasizes the importance of sticking to a budget to achieve long-term financial goals.

I chose this website because of its comprehensive approach to coupon savings in Canada, offering practical advice and actionable strategies for maximizing savings without relying solely on coupons. One piece of information that stands out is the emphasis on using price matching to one's advantage, with a list of Canadian retailers that offer this service. This differs from other resources by providing specific retailers that offer price matching, empowering consumers to leverage this option to further enhance their savings.

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How to Maximize Coupon Savings in Canada

There really is a technique if you want to maximize coupon savings in Canada. Call it extreme couponing or just smart couponing, it is possible to get items for free or really cheap in Canada! It takes a bit of practice, but I'm sure you'll have fun trying! After all, saving money is fun!

Let's get going on the secrets that will help you maximize coupon savings in Canada, shall we?

Start Slow

You're most likely itching to start using coupons right away on as many items as you possibly can to see how much you can save. It's great to be excited!

However, if you start this way, you're going to quickly overwhelm yourself and quite possibly, not see any significant savings on your grocery bill! Not to mention, you'll likely purchase items you never intended on buying, only because you had coupons to use.

Sure, you only paid $2.99 for an Air Wick air freshener, but it won't get used because some members of your family are sensitive to strong scents, for example.

This is not smart couponing because you are most likely spending extra money on items you'll never use, since you're just so excited to use those coupons. 🙂

Start out by gathering only a small collection of coupons from coupon sources like Save.ca, webSaver.ca or this list on Simply Frugal. Organize them into a small coupon organizer, so you can easily find the coupons you need, when you need them.

Using Coupons takes Planning

Are you ready for the number one secret to maximize coupon savings? Use your coupons when an item hits a rock bottom sale price. You want to be looking for items that are a good price even before coupons come into play. And, of course, items that are also liked by you and your family.

How do you find the sales? Check out your weekly store flyers that come in your local newspaper or find the store flyers online. I like to use the Flipp app or the Reebee App.

Start making a shopping list with the deals you can use your coupons on.

Once you've become more comfortable with matching your coupons with deals, start collecting more coupons from some of the coupon sources I've outlined in this post.

Use Price Matching to your Advantage

Many stores in Canada offer a price match guarantee. They'll match the advertised sale price of any competitive retailer as long as it is the exact same item and in the current sale period. They'll even accept coupons on top!

Here is a list of Canadian retailers that price match in Canada:

Remember There Will Always be Another Sale

Stores run sales in a cyclical manner. The cycles last anywhere from 6 - 12 weeks. Sometime during the sale cycle, any particular item will be at its highest price and at its lowest price. You'll want to use your coupons when an item is priced at its lowest.

I would recommend you start a price book to track your store cycles. Use a small notebook to record the prices of things you buy most often each week for 6 - 12 weeks. You'll start to see when you should stock up on the items you need.

It's Okay to Not Hit Every Deal

Couponing takes a lot of time if you're going to hit up every deal you possibly can. Time is money. Instead, I recommend that you focus on the best deals that week for the items you need. For example, if you already have 10 sticks of deodorant but are nearly out of laundry detergent, prioritize the laundry deals over the deodorant deals.

How Much You Spend Matters More than How Much you Save

I've said this many times, but what you spend is definitely way more important than how much you save. A 55% savings might be impressive, but the 45% you actually spent is what matters the most, since what you spend comes out of your pocket!

If you're consistently going over your grocery budget every week, by trying to save money on items you may not necessarily need, you're pushing yourself farther away from any financial goals you have set for yourself. Stick to your grocery budget, even when that means passing up good deals, and you'll see your bank account grow and your debt get smaller!

What are your tips to maximize coupon savings? What are your favourite deals to snap up?

Here are the other posts in the How to Coupon in Canada Series:

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How to Maximize Coupon Savings in Canada

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This website promotes Rakuten as a platform for savvy shoppers to maximize their savings through cash back offers and exclusive online coupons. Rakuten partners with over 650 stores, offering cash back on purchases made through their website, and provides additional savings through a wide range of free online coupons. The platform caters to various consumer needs, providing deals on a diverse array of products and services, including groceries, travel, and clothing. Rakuten's user-friendly interface and Canada-specific offers make it convenient for shoppers to access big savings while shopping online.

I chose this website because it offers a unique combination of cash back rewards and online coupons to help shoppers save money on their purchases. One piece of information that stands out is the explanation of Rakuten's cash back feature, where businesses pay Rakuten for promoting them on their website, and Rakuten passes on a percentage of that money to shoppers as cash back. This differs from other websites by offering both cash back rewards and a wide range of free online coupons, providing shoppers with multiple avenues for saving money on their purchases.

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With years of global financial uncertainty finally behind us, it's time to start shopping with confidence once again. And there's no better recipe for confidence than taking advantage of bargains and deals that net you great savings. But how do you do it? How can you choose between the endless number of stores and offers without spending all day with a calculator adding up the values of hundreds of different special offers?

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We really do have the best deals on offer. Firstly, we offer Cash Back at over 650 different stores when you shop online with us. What's Cash Back? Well, it's pretty much what it sounds like: Businesses pay us some money for promoting them on our website and we pass that money on to you when you shop with us, giving you back a percentage of the value of your purchase. You get cash back. Hence the name!

Does this sound too good to be true? Well, hold on to your laptops because we don't stop there! We also offer a wide range of exclusive free online coupons to all our customers. So, in addition to 2.0 - 5.0% Cash Back across all our partner stores' websites, you'll be able to get even bigger savings on a huge variety of products, including deals on shipping, buy one, get one free offers and much more. That's why we're confident that we have the best online coupons Canada has to offer.

With such a huge number of partner businesses, we offer savings to suit virtually everyone, whether you're a big spender or a natural money saver. You can get deals on almost everything while shopping through us: from groceries, to dry goods, to services like travel operators. You could for example, book your next holiday and then do all of your vacation clothing shopping with us, getting Cash Back on each purchase and using our huge range of online coupons to save every step of the way.

With our range of Canada-specific offers, it's virtually impossible to not take advantage of big savings once you sign up with us. In Canada, coupon based saving has never been easier. Just search for your favourite store on Rakuten, browse the coupons and promo codes on their store page, then click 'shop now' to continue onto their website and buy items as you're used to. After you make your purchase you'll receive an email from us informing you of the Cash Back you've earned. It really couldn't be easier to shop and save online, so whether you're a seasoned online shopper, or are just easing into it, sign up with Rakuten today to start saving money.

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From the hottest fashion trends to the latest tech gadgets and everything in between, our Savvy Shopping Specialists at Rakuten.ca have the latest inside scoop! We're here to share our shopping secrets and expertise to help you take your online retail therapy to the next level. Plus, who says no to Cash Back savings anyway? Enjoy!

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How to Save Money Using Online Coupons Canada - The Savvy Shopper

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Rakuten Canada has great tips on how to get online coupons Canada! Get free online coupons and save while shopping at your favourite stores and brands.

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This text offers an extensive manual on couponing in Canada, providing insights into the practice of extreme couponing and practical tips for maximizing savings on grocery expenses.It discusses the benefits of couponing, outlines strategies for effective coupon use, and provides a list of Canadian coupon sites and apps to help shoppers find great deals. The text emphasizes the importance of couponing as a means to save money, develop good spending habits, and curtail unnecessary expenses, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to stretch their budget and optimize their shopping experience.

I chose this text because it offers a detailed overview of couponing specifically tailored to the Canadian context, addressing common questions and concerns while providing actionable advice. One piece of information that I found particularly useful is the distinction between coupon matching and coupon stacking, which are strategies for maximizing savings by combining coupons with sale items. This nuanced approach to couponing goes beyond basic tips and highlights advanced techniques for achieving significant discounts on everyday purchases, setting it apart from other generic guides on the topic.

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Grocery store expenses can really wreck a budget (in fact, they were number one on our list of household budget killers ). There are many ways to reduce how much you spend at grocery stores, such as making a list and sticking to it, taking advantage of grocery store rewards programs, and shopping on a full stomach. However, one surefire way to save money on groceries is by couponing.

Couponing in Canada

Television shows like TLC's Extreme Couponing in the United States have helped fuel Canadian couponing (it's no longer on the air, but can still be ). Extreme couponing is an activity that combines shopping skills with couponing in an attempt to save as much money as possible while accumulating the most groceries. In one episode, couponers were able to reduce their grocery store expenses by nearly 80%!

So, does extreme couponing work in Canada? Yes and no. As Maple Money points out, the couponers on the television show are notified in advance about when their televised shopping date will be. To make their haul that much more impressive, they'll save up their highest-value coupons and "free product" coupons and use them all at once on that day. Some even use paid coupon clipping services, and those costs aren't factored into their savings either.

So, don't feel bad if you're not saving hundreds of dollars on every trip to the store - those extreme couponers aren't either! However, it's still possible to save quite a bit of money using coupons if you're organized and dedicated enough.

Six Tips for Couponing in Canada

On Extreme Couponing, many couponers had compiled databases, store maps, and piles upon piles of coupons they'd been categorizing for months, even years. Many of us simply don't have that much time on our hands! However, even taking a page or two from their book can help cut down on grocery store purchases. Here are six couponing tips to consider.

1.Collect Coupons for Products You Purchase Regularly

When couponing, you should zero in on items you normally purchase. You'll want to be flexible about which brands you purchase, but you shouldn't clip coupons for products you don't normally use. There's no sense in buying soda just because it's on sale when you normally drink filtered water.

2. Practice "Coupon Matching"

Using a coupon when something is priced regularly can save you money, but "matching up" a coupon with a sale item can save you even more! Coupon matching is the art of using a coupon on an item that is already on sale or clearance. This guarantees you the lowest price possible!

3. Practice "Coupon Stacking"

Coupon stacking is using more than one coupon on a single item. For example, you may be able to stack a manufacturer coupon and a store coupon to maximize your savings. Once you're comfortable with coupon stacking, you might try triple coupon stacking! That's the trifecta of using a manufacturers' coupon, a store coupon, and a cash rebate app (more on those in a moment).

4. Check Store Policies and Coupons

You want couponing to be fun, and nothing ruins that like an embarrassing checkout experience. So, be sure you know whether the store you're at accepts manufacturers' coupons (this could vary by region). You'll also want to check the coupons themselves. For example, if they say "not redeemable with any other offer," you won't be able to use the coupon stacking strategy.

5. Organize Your Coupons

You don't necessarily have to create a computer database like some extreme couponers, but you should at least invest in a small folio case that you can pick up at a dollar store. There are even some specifically designed for coupons that allow you to organize by date (never let a good coupon expire!) or category (canned goods, freezer foods, personal care, etc.). Using one will make separating and keeping track of coupons much easier (and make checkout much simpler, too).

6. Stock Up on Sale Items

It's best to avoid stocking up on items that will expire, as that can become wasteful and defeat the whole purpose of couponing. (If you do, be sure to constantly rotate your stockpile so the oldest items are at the front, reducing the likelihood of spoilage.)

On the other hand, if you have the space, stocking up on non-perishable sale items you know you will eventually use makes good sense. We're talking about certain canned foods, cleaning supplies, toiletries, personal care items, and the like which won't go bad over time.

Where to Get Coupons in Canada

Wondering how to get coupons in Canada? You can clip them the old-fashioned way or you can use one of the many Canadian coupon sites offering manufacturer coupons, grocery store coupons, and more. In addition, there are couponing apps that could be helpful to have on your smartphone.

Canadian Coupon Sites

- Offers a large database of flyers in your chosen area, with a built-in search function to easily find the products you need in order to price match

- Offers exclusive coupons on anything from bread to peanut butter to detergent. Coupons can be printed at home or mailed to you.

Savealoonie.com - Offers printable, digital, and order-by-mail coupons, plus features a coupon match-up section for all the major Canadian grocery retailers, updated weekly. You can also find fast food coupons here.

Smartcanucks.ca - Offers food and home coupons and features a forum section for members to discuss and post new finds.

SmartSource.ca - Offers a huge selection of coupons, however print-at-home is the only option to get them.

Websaver.ca - Offers printable, digital, and order-by-mail coupons. You can browse by flyer, item, category, or recipe.

Canadian Coupon Apps that Let You Earn Money

- Snap a photo of your receipt after making qualified purchases to earn cash; when your balance reaches $20 or more you can request a cheque.

- Link your credit or debit card and Drop automatically tracks your purchases, giving your points for qualifying items that can be redeemed for cash or popular gift cards.

- Works just like Drop; why not try them both out?

(formerly Ebates) - Visit your preferred retail website through Rakuten when shopping online and automatically earn cash back on your purchases. With 750+ partner stores, you're sure to find your favourite.

Couponing in Canada Can Really Pay Off

Couponing in Canada isn't what it used to be. Sure, some clipping may be involved, but today's technology often makes it much easier to coupon... and much easier to save! For more money-saving ideas, check out our popular blogs How to Save Money on Groceries and How to Shop for Meals on a Budget . Happy couponing!

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Grocery store expenses can really wreck a budget (in fact, they were number one on our list of household budget killers ). There are many ways to reduce how much you spend at grocery stores, such as making a list and sticking to it, taking advantage of grocery store rewards programs, and shopping on a full stomach.

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In this video, Jen provides a beginner's crash course on couponing, specifically focusing on couponing in Canada. She emphasizes the potential for significant savings through couponing and offers practical advice on how to get started, including making a list of regularly purchased items, organizing coupons, establishing a weekly routine, utilizing loyalty cards, and enjoying the savings.

I chose this video because it offers valuable insights into couponing specifically tailored to Canadian viewers. One particularly useful piece of information Jen provides is the emphasis on utilizing loyalty cards in addition to traditional paper coupons. Loyalty cards are highlighted as a valuable tool for accruing additional savings, akin to using coupons, but often overlooked by beginners. This comprehensive approach to couponing, encompassing both paper coupons and loyalty cards, sets this video apart from others and provides viewers with a more holistic understanding of how to maximize savings while shopping.

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Video #2: Living on A Loonie: How to save money in Canada Couponing

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In this webinar titled "Living on a Loonie: How to Save Money in Canada Couponing," Kathleen Cassidy, a McMaster University alumna and professional marketer, shares her journey of becoming an extreme couponer to save money. Starting in university to manage expenses, Cassidy's passion for couponing evolved into a hobby, which she now shares with over 345,000 followers on TikTok and 30,000 on Instagram through her platform "Living on a Loonie." She emphasizes easy-to-follow strategies for Canadians to save money on everyday items, allowing them to allocate their savings towards experiences they enjoy, like attending concerts. Cassidy's webinar focuses on couponing, loyalty points programs, and cashback apps to help Canadians stretch their budgets further.

I chose this webinar because of its practical advice on saving money through couponing and loyalty programs, specifically tailored to the Canadian context. One useful piece of information Cassidy shares is the tip on obtaining free products through promotions and combining couponing with loyalty points programs like PC Optimum. She also highlights the importance of planning purchases based on sales and utilizing digital resources to access coupons, which resonates with individuals seeking to maximize their savings without excessive spending. Additionally, her emphasis on donating excess items obtained through couponing underscores a community-oriented approach to saving money. Overall, Cassidy's webinar provides actionable strategies for Canadians to save money effectively while enjoying the benefits of couponing and loyalty programs.

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Living on A Loonie: How to save money in Canada Couponing

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Video #3: HOW TO SAVE MONEY on groceries in Canada

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Video #3: HOW TO SAVE MONEY on groceries in Canada

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The video discusses the significance of weekly flyers from local stores, particularly in the context of grocery shopping. It highlights how these flyers play a crucial role in helping people plan their purchases, take advantage of special prices, and manage their grocery budgets effectively. The speaker explains how shoppers can use these flyers to identify items they need, compare prices across different stores, and even utilize price-match policies to ensure they get the best deals. Additionally, the video introduces the concept of using coupons to further save money on groceries, emphasizing the importance of checking expiry dates and being strategic about when to use them. The speaker also demonstrates the use of a mobile app called Flip, which digitizes these flyers and allows users to easily browse through sales and create shopping lists.

I chose this video because it provides practical tips and strategies for saving money on groceries, which is relevant to many people's daily lives. One piece of information that stood out to me is the explanation of price-match policies at certain stores, where they match the advertised prices of competitors. This policy can be especially useful for shoppers who prefer to do all their shopping at one store but still want to ensure they're getting the best prices available. This detail adds an extra layer of convenience and savings for consumers that might not be as widely known or utilized.

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HOW TO SAVE MONEY on groceries in Canada

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Video #4: 4 Beginner Couponing Strategies to Save you Money

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Video #4: 4 Beginner Couponing Strategies to Save you Money

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In this video segment, the hosts discuss the art of couponing, emphasizing modern methods to save money on everyday purchases. They introduce the concept of couponing beyond traditional paper clipping, highlighting online resources, printable coupons, and cashback apps as effective tools for savvy shopping. Through a lively discussion with a couponing enthusiast and a demonstration of various discounted items, they illustrate how individuals can significantly reduce their grocery bills by utilizing coupons and cashback offers on products ranging from toilet paper to cleaning supplies and personal care items.

I chose this video because it provides practical insights into modern couponing techniques, which are valuable for individuals seeking to save money on household expenses. One useful piece of information from this video is the introduction of cashback apps like Checkout 51, which allow users to upload receipts and receive refunds on purchased items after the fact. This differs from traditional couponing methods, where discounts are applied at the point of purchase. The ability to earn cashback on select items offers a flexible and convenient way to save money without the need for extensive planning or immediate redemption, making it a valuable addition to any budget-conscious shopper's toolkit.

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4 beginner couponing strategies to save you money

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This image holds significance because it highlights the importance of free budget printables as indispensable tools for effective financial planning. These resources offer structured templates and worksheets that enable individuals to track their income, expenses, savings goals, and debt payments with ease. By utilizing budget printables, users can gain a comprehensive understanding of their financial situation, pinpoint areas for improvement, and devise actionable plans to achieve their financial objectives. Additionally, the flexibility and customization options of these printables empower individuals to tailor their budgets according to their specific needs and preferences. Whether you're a beginner in budgeting or an experienced finance manager, free budget printables play a crucial role in fostering financial discipline and ensuring long-term financial stability.

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The image discusses the significance of budget categories like income, savings, food, debt, utilities, health, personal, and more. It emphasizes the importance of managing these categories effectively to achieve financial stability and meet financial goals. One notable aspect highlighted in this content is the need to include various aspects of life in budget categories, such as health and personal expenses. This comprehensive approach ensures a well-rounded understanding of finances, enabling individuals to manage their money effectively and reach their financial objectives.

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1. The most surprising aspect of the topic of couponing in the video was the introduction of cashback apps like Checkout 51. While I was familiar with traditional couponing methods involving paper clippings and online printable coupons, the concept of earning cashback on purchases after uploading receipts was novel to me. The ability to receive refunds on select items without the need for immediate redemption offers a more flexible approach to saving money, and it was intriguing to learn about this modern twist on traditional couponing methods.

2. A real-life example of how couponing is relevant and interesting to me is when I go grocery shopping. By utilizing coupons and cashback offers, I can significantly reduce my grocery bill and save money on essential items like toiletries, cleaning supplies, and pantry staples. For instance, finding a coupon for a discount on toilet paper or earning cash back on a purchase of cleaning products not only helps me save money but also adds an element of excitement to the shopping experience, knowing that I am getting the best possible deal.

3. If I could pass on my knowledge of couponing to a family member or friend, I believe the most important thing to convey would be the importance of being organized and strategic. Understanding where to find coupons, how to stack them with store promotions, and leveraging cashback apps requires a level of planning and organization. By teaching them how to effectively plan their shopping trips, keep track of available coupons, and maximize savings opportunities, I would empower them to make informed and economical purchasing decisions, ultimately helping them save money in the long run.