The Internet is a great invention
for many different reasons. But, did you know that it can be a
great resource for saving you money when shopping? You no longer
have to clip coupons out of the Sunday paper; you can find them
right at the tip of your fingers just by knowing where to look!
Coupons
One of the easiest ways to
save money on the Internet is by printing online coupons. All
you have to do is type the search criteria "online coupon" in
your favorite search engine and you are on your way to savings!
Here are some examples of great online web sites that help you
save money:
CouponSurfer CouponSurfer has
almost 300 coupons from over 100 stores on their web site. Do
you need new brake pads on your car? You can save up to 50% just
by filling out the free registration form at CouponSurfer and
printing their coupon. Other recent savings at CouponSurfer were
a 40-cent coupon from Tropicana, a 50-cent off coupon from St.
Joseph's aspirin, and coupons from Pampers.
Hot Coupons Hot Coupons lets
you type in your zip code or city name to find discounts offered
in your area. You can find savings for local restaurants,
automotive centers, health centers, retail stores, and
businesses including real estate, lawyers, hotels, and doctors.
Also, pay attention to
television commercials. Many times, companies coming out with a
new product will advertise on television and list a web page
where you can print a money saving coupon. A recent commercial
from Febreze listed their web page address. By going there, you
can fill out a form and have Frebreze mail you $20 in coupons
for many of their products, including their latest electronic
air freshener, NOTICEables.
Coupon Codes
There are also web sites that
offer a percentage off online purchases. Ultimate Coupons is a
great example of this type of online savings site. Ultimate
Coupons constantly updates their site with the latest in online
savings. A recent search showed coupons for 10% off at
Target.com, 15% off Pet Supplies at Petco, and $5 off $20 on
Digital Photos & Gifts at Snapfish. Many times, if you search
online, you can also find codes for free shipping to places like
Macys, Sears, Amazon, and Old Navy.
Freebies
Many web sites have user
forums where people can share online savings and free offers
with each other. Big Big Forums is an excellent place to visit
to find coupon codes, freebies, and reward programs. Members
(there are over 31,000) post different offers they have seen on
television or found online. There are folders for each
particular type of offer, so it is very easy to find things
here. Once you register for free, you too can post coupon codes
and freebies. You may even be lucky enough to get in on a free
subscription to a magazine such as TV Guide or link to a free
Schick Quattro razor.
Comparison Shopping
A great feature of many
Internet web sites is that they will give you price comparisons
of items for which you are looking. Froogle is Google's shopping
search engine. All you have to do is type in the name of what
you are looking for and Froogle does the rest! It will find web
pages selling the item you are looking for and lists the price.
That way, you can find the best deal available. There are
several other web sites that will help you to do comparison
shopping such as MySimon and Bizrate. Letting these sites help
you find the best price can make every online shopping
experience enjoyable.
Other web sites can save you
money online too. You can refinance your home loan and find the
lowest interest rates by searching at Ditech or search for the
cheapest car insurance at Geico. How do you learn about all the
sites available? The best way is to pay attention to the media.
Commercials, newspapers, and magazines are always listing web
sites. Also, join a forum such as Big Big Forums. When people
share ideas and resources, it can be great for your pocketbook.
Remember that every coupon and savings opportunity adds up!
