how to save money with grocery store coupons

Don't use grocery store coupons right away. Save them until the product is on sale and you are able to double it. Manufacturer's coupons are usually good for six to eight weeks.

Write down on paper a list of your favorite stores and their coupon policies. Do they double or triple coupons? If so, on which days and up to how much?

Don't use grocery store coupons on a product you don't want or need just to save money.

Experiment with different brand names if you think it will save you money.

Buy items in bulk when on sale, especially when you don't need them. Stock up on products that are non-perishable or have long expiration dates.

Use these grocery store coupon strategies or any combination:

• with BOGO (Buy One Get One Free) offers
• that take a % off your total bill
• that save money on gas
• on products that have grocery coupons on them
• with price matching
• with mail in rebates

Some stores (like Target or Eckerd) will let you combine their grocery store coupons with manufactuer coupons.

Always take advantage of rainchecks.