Coupons have come a long way since the days when clipping them from newspapers was the only option. Today there are several ways to save money on groceries whether you're tech savvy or prefer a scissor. That’s particularly important now with inflation running at a 40-year high and food prices up 11.9 percent year-over-year. With millions of older adults struggling to put food on the table, coupons have become invaluable and finding them is easier than you think. Here’s how.
Newspaper coupons come as an insert in newspapers published weekly and on Sunday. The Sunday newspaper tends to have the most coupons, comprised of both manufacturer and national store coupons. The week day papers usually have deals from local supermarkets.
How to score them: Newspaper coupons can be found in national and local newspapers and sometimes in newsletters and shoppers distributed for free within the community.
Catalina coupons are typically colorful, long, narrow coupons that can be used to get money off a specific product or your next purchase. They can be store specific or issued by the manufacturer.
How to score them: Catalina coupons print out in store from a separate machine once you complete your purchase. These are not the ones that print out at the end of your receipt.
Issued by the manufacturer, they give you money off a specific product. There are typically limits on how many manufacturer coupons you can use on an item. Usually, it's one manufacturer coupon per product.
How to score them: There’s several ways to find manufacturer coupons including newspapers, newsletters, websites that aggregate different manufacturer coupons, through the brand’s website, and at the grocery store.
These are issued by the grocery store, giving customers a percentage discount on the entire bill or money off specific items.
How to score them: Grocery store coupons can be either clipped from newspapers, newsletters or in weekly ads and found inside the stores. They can also be printed from the store’s website or downloaded from the grocery store’s app.
I went on a mission to find every single place to get coupons and came up with this ultimate list.
I pored over sales ads, emails, store receipts, lists of discount coupon companies, and even bathroom stalls (don’t worry, I washed my hands) to bring you every possible place you can find coupons. From the obvious to the obscure, my list covers them all.
So if you’re ready to dive in, let’s get to it, starting with grocery savings, as they tend to be the fave!
Before you start searching for coupons, don’t forget to download the KCL app for coupons, sales, and deals. Then text HACKS to 57299 for more money-saving tips.
Never pay full price for your groceries again. With a collection of coupons and a bit of planning, you can enjoy savings every time you’re at the register.
You can find free newspaper coupons left behind in your local coffee shop, libraries, post office, or waiting rooms! Or, wait until Monday and ask local businesses if they have any leftover newspapers they can give you.
Check Discounted Newspapers for potentially cheap newspaper subscriptions — simply enter your ZIP code and see what you can save.
When you’re shopping in a store, there are a few different ways you can get free coupons. The very first thing you should do is get the in-store sales flyer. Not only will that show you the current sale, but it also sometimes contains exclusive coupons that pair with the sale ad.
While you’re shopping at the store, look out for these free manufacturer coupons:
Cereal boxes are notorious for having peelies slapped right on the box. And remember, just because you found these coupons doesn’t mean you have to use them right away.
There are multiple dedicated coupon sites out there. Thankfully, we do the hard work for you. KCL has the web’s most comprehensive database for free printable coupons.
Here’s how to print exactly what you’re looking for:
Explore outside of KCL with these tips on other places to find coupons online.
Sign up for the newsletter and text alerts from your favorite grocery store. Not only can store loyalty programs get you digital coupons, but you can also save at the pump and earn cash back. With stores like Kroger, you can rack up cash-back deals using your loyalty grocery card.
Stores like Kroger, Target, Publix, and Winn-Dixie have digital coupons you clip right to your account. Plus, other coupon sources like Coupons.com offer digital coupons that are linked to your reward or loyalty card.
The savings don’t stop with just coupons. Before you head to the store, be sure to check out our Ultimate Guide to Rebate Apps. You’ll learn exactly how to save even more money with rebate apps.
Start with these rebate or cash-back apps:
Before you roll your eyes at me, buying your groceries from Amazon can save you money and time!
Amazon Subscribe & Save is a great way to get an even deeper discount on Amazon items. Subscribe & Save deals are pretty good, but when you stack them with Amazon coupons, they’re even better. When you have five or more items subscribed, you’ll get 15% off each item. That’s in addition to any coupons or sales. Shopping for diapers? Amazon Family members get 20% off of baby products in their Subscribe & Save.
Whether you shop at a national chain like CVS or Walgreens or a local pharmacy, you can find coupons to save you some bucks. Use the tips from the grocery tips above, plus these extras exclusive to drugstores.
Need a refresher? Check our couponing guides for these stores:
Like grocery stores, drugstores offer digital coupons you can clip to your loyalty card, too. Stores like Walgreens, CVS, and Rite Aid offer personalized coupons as well. The more you shop there, the more the store learns what products you like.
Not all drugstores have Catalina machines, but some do have coupons that print at the register in addition to your receipt or on the bottom/back of your receipt. You don’t have to be a part of a loyalty program to get these register rewards.
Save on your prescriptions with a coupon app. There are a few discount coupon companies to choose from:
The next time you visit your doctor, don’t be afraid to ask if they have any free samples. Not only does this give you the chance to try a product for free, but it nearly always gives you the chance to find a prescription discount coupon inside for the full-size product.
Did you know you can write to brands and they’ll mail you coupons? We wrote to over 90 companies and got back a good amount of free coupons.
To see exactly what manufacturers sent, check out the list of high-value coupons. A few included brands were:
We found a bunch of sites where you can get free samples without filling out surveys. Plus, you can also snag more freebies and samples. I have often received high-value coupons with these samples, and the best part is they’re mailed directly to you for free! And, you get a free sample product to try.
Check your mailbox for direct mailers from your local grocery store. Look for grocery coupons in magazines, too.
Grocery delivery services like Instacart and Shipt will often offer coupons and promo codes to new customers. They’ll sometimes send coupons when you haven’t ordered in a while, too. You can also snag some awesome savings with Walmart+ Delivery like a whopping $25 off a $75 order.
School supplies can add up. But thanks to coupons, you can get a good chunk of things on your list for dirt cheap. Check out all the best back-to-school deals and coupons.
Caring for your pets can be expensive. That’s why it’s good to always be on the lookout for pet coupons.
KCL’s coupon database isn’t just for household products like Tide. You can use it to search for coupons for pet supplies, pet food, cat litter, and more. Not only do we find all the coupons, but we’ll also give you the pet deals to pair them with, too!
Stores like Petco and PetSmart offer discount coupons online and in-store. You can ask for a “new adopted dog” coupon book at Petco or PetSmart.
Always check near the register at the groomer’s or vet’s office for coupon books, too.
Related: Don’t miss out on these best pet freebies.
Fast food, casual dining … it doesn’t matter: you can find coupons or promo codes that can save you from spending a fortune whenever you grab a bite to eat.
The deals don’t stop! We’re going to make sure you’re saving on everything — including your food. There are dining deals and coupons for your favorite restaurants that will leave your stomach AND pocket full.
Many restaurants reward their loyalty members with exclusive coupons and offers. KCL doesn’t just save you money at the grocery store, but we also have tips to help you save when you’re dining out.
Here are links to our restaurant tips to help you save at each:
While you’re signing up for the restaurant’s loyalty programs, be sure to download their apps, too. Restaurants love to promote certain offers just to their app members. Sonic and Dunkin’ are notorious for that. We have a big list of the best restaurant and fast food apps that have free food coupons.
Save on clothing, electronics, home, personal goods, and much more with retail savings that you can find in several places.
You think we’re going to let you pay full price for retail items? Heck no! We have a dedicated page for deals at each of the best retail stores.
Don’t use your main email to sign up for store promos — you’ll get buried under a mountain of spam. I use 10minutemail.com to get a temporary email address, grab the promo code when it hits my inbox, and boom — the account goes away. Buuuttt I still have the promo code.
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