Hello to my new readers from eCO Credit Union’s Savings University 2016

I had a wonderful time speaking at another eCO Credit Union’s Savings Race seminar yesterday!  I hope all of you that were in attendance are ready to save some money!

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Here’s a recap of the things we talked about and be sure to read all the way to the end for more information I didn’t have time to cover.

To use coupons, you have to have coupons so we discussed all the many ways to get coupons. 

  • Mobile and e-coupon programs:

    • SavingStar – works with Winn-Dixie, CVS, Rite-Aid and others.  Load offers to your store card and receive it as cash back after purchase
    • Ibotta – works with CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid, Dollar General, Target, Publix, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Whole Foods and more! Scan your receipt and items after purchase and receive cash back (requires a smart phone)
    • Checkout51 – works at ANY store.  You can upload receipts via phone app or by taking a picture and uploading via your computer.
    • Snap by Groupon – identical to Checkout51 above.  Works at any store and can redeem via app or on your computer.
    • Shopkick – works with Target and other retailers.  There are mobile coupons to use as well as offers to earn points you can redeem for giftcards.  This one requires a smartphone
    • Shopmium -similar to Ibotta and Checkout51.  Find the app in your phone’s app store and use code MCACKKRG to get an extra freebie when you sign up!
    • Receipt HogReceive points when you upload your shopping receipts and redeem your points for gift cards!  Requires a smartphone.
    • MobiSave – simple, easy cash back! Works at any store.  Requires a smartphone

     

    Store specific coupon programs:

    Target  Mobile coupons by text and via the new Cartwheel program

    Winn-Dixie e-coupons – coupons you load to your store loyalty card to receive a discount at the time of purchase.  Cannot be stacked with manufacturer coupons, do not double and one per purchase

    Publix e-coupons –  add the coupons you want to your account.  Enter your account number (phone number) at the register to receive a discount at time of purchase.  Cannot be stacked with manufacturer coupons, do not double and one per purchase

    Dollar General e-coupons – add the coupons you want to your account.  Enter your account number (phone number) at the register to receive a discount at time of purchase.  Cannot be stacked with manufacturer coupons, do not double and one per purchase

    CVS and Walgreens have started using e-coupons to and they are available through those stores apps.

 

Finally, here are some things I did not get to cover in class:

I hope this will help you get started and if you ever need anything, I’m just an email, comment or Facebook message away!