Use coupon codes when shopping online and you can regularly save 20% (and sometimes even more) on all of your shopping. I have purchased many things online using coupon codes, including software, running shoes, a weight vest, planning calendars and food.
For those who do not know what a coupon code is…have you ever gone through an online checkout and seen a little box that says “Promo Code” or “Coupon Code”? If you have seen the box and not entered a code into it, you have paid more for the item than you could have.
We use coupon codes on this site. For example, in one of our recession tips, we mention a budget spreadsheet at The Spreadsheet Store. But rather than simply mentioning the spreadsheet, we also offered a 20% off coupon code to use in their online store. Don’t tell anyone, but it’s RECESSION20. OK, tell whomever you wish to tell.
A good way to find coupon codes is to do a Google Search. If you clicked on the Google Search in the previous sentence, you noticed lots of sites that specialize in collecting coupon codes from online retailers.
Another great way to find coupon codes online is to visit forums and blogs related to the product you are looking for. Many times, companies will issue coupon codes to these sites in an effort to promote their product to those sites’ visitors. If you are interested in fitness equipment and can’t find the coupon codes you are looking for in a general Google search, go to a fitness website, register and have a look around. You may be surprised at the discounts you will find at these sites.
If you absolutely cannot find the coupon codes you are looking for and you have some time, you may wish to experiment with certain generic codes like 20OFF or MEMBERDISCOUNT or things like that.
Online coupon codes usually take just a few minutes to find and save you lots of money.
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