Where to Find Coupons

One of the first questions people ask when they're interested in couponing is "Where do I find them?" Here are some common places to look:

The Sunday paper: This is the main source of coupons. The Sunday paper generally comes with 1-4 coupon inserts per week, specifically the Smart Source, Red Plum, and P&G inserts. While getting one copy of these coupons will save you some money, the real key to big savings is getting multiple copies. So many deals are dependent on having multiple copies of the same coupon. Some people recommend you get as many copies as you have family members, but I think a good number is 3 or 4 papers.
In our area we have access to several papers: The Spectrum, The Deseret News, The Salt Lake Tribune, as well as some Las Vegas Newspapers. Although many people agree that The Spectrum is not the best option for those who want great content, it is the best option for couponers because you'll get the Red Plum inserts (most Utah papers no longer get them), all the local store circulars, and Albertsons Twice the Value coupons when they are published. None of the other available papers give you those things.

If you really don't want to get the Sunday paper you could turn to coupon clipping services where you can buy multiple copies of individual coupons or entire inserts. Many people sell coupons on eBay as well. Here are a few coupon clipping services:

Coupon Carryout

The Coupon Clippers

Coupons by Dede


Other places to get coupons:

At the store in small coupons dispensers located in aisles (blinkies), attached to products (peelies or hang tags), inside product boxes (that you can use after you buy a product, on your next purchase).

Catalinas: These print from a machine next to the register at Albertsons, Smiths, Target, and Walgreens.

In magazines (All You magazine is basically a magazine for couponers and those who want to live frugally).

In the mail with free samples.