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Coupon common sense

If you have access to a computer, check for coupons online. Use coupons when items are discounted or on sale. It’s perfectly legal to use a store coupon and a manufacturer’s coupon at the same time. Ask for rain checks if a store coupon is out.

Caution: Most cents-off coupons offered by stores or manufacturers are for the more expensive, highly processed foods or for foods in abundant supply. Don’t use a coupon to justify buying a food that your family doesn’t need or that costs more than a store brand, even with the coupon savings.

Coupons are usually available for sugary snacks and convenience foods. Have you ever seen a coupon for apples or milk? Use coupons only for items you would normally buy.

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Contact: Peggy Martin
To make sure you are getting the best buy, create a Price book to track prices, products and sales. Keep it in your purse for handy reference and update it after you go to the store.