Back in the 80’s there was a rap song with some interesting lyrics. It went like this, “Its All About Money Ain’t a Damn This Funny!” African-Americans know that’s real. And its not about how much money you make but how much you keep in your pocket. So I’m here to talk about coupons that you can find on the Internet.
Black people need to understand how much money using coupons can save them. The simple fact is that black families can save as much as 50% a month on their grocery bill by using coupons. Do you need a better reason to start couponing?
Did you know the more coupons you use the more come your way. You know I complain constantly about corporate spying but here is an example where all that data benefits the African-American consumer. When you use coupons retailers become aware of this and begin to target you for more coupons. They may show up in your mail box, or in your email. Have you ever taken a good look at your store receipt? Check the back of it. A lot of great money saving coupons are printed on the back of your receipt. I saved $7 at a CVS pharmacy. My purchase went form $10.00 to $3.00 just by looking at the back of a receipt. I’m being real with you. The retailer’s objective is to get you back in the store to buy more. Your objective is to get what you want for less money. You can when this game by carefully selecting the coupons you need. Make sure you shop on the off days for the grocery store. Yes, some days are better than others when grocery shopping. The best day for grocery shopping is Wednesday. Remember that.
Here is the best news, you don’t have to clip and cut coupons from a newspaper, but I suggest you do. You can use your smartphone to download coupons on the run. There a plenty of coupon and shopping apps that will save you money on everything from apples to gasoline to shoes. But you gotta be in the game! Saving money is very possible if you work at it. You can find the best coupon websites here. Now some of these sites will request an email address so they can email you printable coupons. Here is where a little of the work comes in. Set up special email account just for your grocery and shopping coupons. Then make a practice of checking it a couple of times a week before you do your “WEDNESDAY” grocery shopping.
Another good practice is to pull that smartphone out when you are in the store. I don’t care what store you’re in. Do a quick search on your smartphone for available coupons. You might be surprised what you find. For example, I was in an art store buying assorted supplies. I whipped out my iPhone and did quick search for the store coupons. I came upon a coupon for 50% off any one item. So I decided to use the coupon on the most expensive item resulting in a savings of $23.00. That’s $23.00 that stayed in my pocket when I walked out the store. I shared this information with two other black women who had found a coupon online for only 40% off. I save my sistahs another 10%.
Look, if you have a family they need to eat, they need clothes, school supplies, you need gas for the car and you need what you need. Start using the Internet for your benefit by searching for coupons wherever you happen to be shopping at the moment. Do it before you get in line or while standing in line. But do it. Have them email you the coupons directly. Do it! Hold on to your money! Cause money ain’t funny!
Now you know.