Discount coupons are coupons usually published in newspapers, and sometimes in magazines, that help users to buy items or services at discounted rates. Brands publish these coupons as a marketing strategy, to increase their sales. Users, on the other hand, benefit from these coupons as they save money by using them. It's a win-win situation for both. Nowadays, there are so many coupons handed out, it's impossible to manage them at a time. By the time you sort them out, half of them are invalid. To save practically and realistically with coupons, you must know which coupons to use, when, and why. Where are the Coupons The best place to catch hold of some coupons is the newspaper. Coupons are usually accompanied with advertisements or printed individually. Weekend newspapers carry more coupons that weekday ones. Nowadays, even websites feature coupons and coupon codes. You will also find them placed in shops, with in-store flyers, along with email lists, as welcome gifts when you sign up for a newsletter ... they're just about everywhere. Such easy availability makes it difficult to manage the huge number of coupons you end up with at the end of the day. The Types of Coupons Available Needless to say, coupons for groceries, clothes, restaurant meals, and cosmetics are the most common. Grocery coupons are really important; they really have the potential to help you save. This is because they attend to your necessities and not luxuries. Then, you have introductory coupons that come with introductory offers. These are available when a product has just been launched. Plan It Up Separate all your coupons according to predetermined categories. It will take you time to make these categories and arrange the coupons for the first time. From the next time onward, it'll be a 1-minute job. Organizing your coupons will make them easily available to you. Always organize your coupons in a way that you have the ones with upcoming expiry dates placed at the top. Additional Tips

• First and foremost, clip coupons for things which you are really and seriously going to shop.
• Do a price homework when you want to know how to save with coupons. Sometimes, things with coupons might cost more sans coupons.
• Be on the lookout for special promotional offers.
• Never forget to check the expiry dates. The validity of your coupons and of your saving depends on it.

As many will agree, shopping is an art. You can around a thousand bucks if you shop wisely!