There are so many ways that we can save money while shopping. Coupons have been used for years by savvy shoppers and they show no sign of letting go. Many major retailers use them for anything from shoes to craft supplies. Most people use them for grocery shopping.

No matter your reason for using coupons, one thing is definite. A good organizing system is necessary to use the coupons to get the best results. I cannot tell you how many times I have found some tucked into a corner of my purse or at the bottom when I clean it out. Not the way to save! So here are some tips to help you organize like a pro and use the heck out of your coupons.

How to Organize Your Coupons

Since I am an occasional user of coupons, I use a wallet type coupon organizer that can fit into my purse. This is perfect for filing 5-6 different types of coupons and I keep my active ones in there. That way when I hit the store, I have everything I need. Keep a separate one for gift cards and restaurant discounts too! You will always have them on hand when you need them!

For the professional coupon addict and user, a binder system is probably something you may want to try. Many coupons users set up a zipped binder filled with baseball card protective sleeves that will store your coupons. These are great for organizing a ton of coupons and they will be at your fingertips when you are in the store.

For downloadable coupons that are found online, I usually wait until before I go shopping to see what is available. Some of the coupons I know I will use, I print and file. Others that are maybes, I wait to see what is on my shopping list and then I download what I need. Since I am not a stockpile shopper, this works well for me.

Ibotta and other coupon sites available on mobile apps, I check before I go shopping as well. It is not worth it for me to download them early and shop at random times – well, unless it is a hot deal!

An optional method for big coupon clippers is a filing box where everything is sorted into files and then you can go through it before shopping and pull out what you need.

No matter the system, find what works best for you an adopt that for the biggest bang for your buck. Coupons are a great tool to saving money so being a bit organized will help add to your discount!

What tips do you have for using and organizing your coupons? Share some with us!

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