2012 Featured Articles

Every year, millions of Americans begin the new year with lofty goals of living their lives a little bit better. … Organizations such as Coupons for Change by Coupons.com, for instance, will donate one meal to a family in need for every three coupons printed and redeemed from their site.Read More...

Here are five apps [including Coupons.com’s Grocery iQ] that can help Americans manage their money more effectively. Grocery IQ – shoppers can prepare their list, group them by food type and find coupons when they are available.Read More...

While coupons save us money, we don’t normally associate coupons with reducing stress. Research from Coupons.com and Dr. Paul Zak, director of the Center for Neuroeconomic Studies at Claremont Graduate University, shows the science behind coupons and equates the experience of using a coupon with a social activity.Read More...

According to Coupons.com, and Dr. Paul J. Zak, Professor of Neuroeconomics at Claremont Graduate University, the results of a recent study, combined with the findings of other research, suggest that coupons can directly impact happiness of people, promote positive health, and increase the ability to handle stressful situations.Read More...

Everyone loves saving money, and now consumers can do just that while helping others in need. CouponsforChange.org, the new philanthropic arm of Coupons.com, is a new site that will provide a meal to a child at risk through Feeding AmericaRead More...

Coupons.com is the go-to site for many consumers who are looking to save money on their last-minute holiday purchases. Saving money is great, but saving money while giving back is even better and that is the business model of Coupons for Change. The website has partnered with Feeding America to help fight hunger.Read More...

Not only does [CouponsforChange.org, by Coupons.com ] offer hundreds of discounts that can be printed and used at your local grocery store, but the site has partnered with Feeding America and for every three coupons that you use, they’ll donate a meal to a hungry child or family.Read More...

What is the key to happiness? Is it love? Marriage? Children? Coupons? It may sound odd, but a study by researchers from Claremont Graduate University’s Center for Neuroeconomic Studies found evidence that coupons help shoppers feel happy and relaxed. Read More...

U.S. News turns to the experts (including Coupons.com Household Savings Expert, Jeanette Pavini) for tips on enjoying winter sports on a budget.Read More...

Jeanette Pavini, a consumer reporter and a household savings expert for Coupons.com, suggests you search online for free shipping promotions for any site you're ordering from, because you'll likely find a code.Read More...

Everyone knows the holiday shopping season can be stressful. Between the crowded stores, rushing to buy the perfect gift, and struggling to get the best bang for your buck, it can sometimes feel like there’s no respite from the madness. Luckily for us there is. Read More...

A consumer reporter says shoppers can maximize their online shopping by saving on shipping. NY1's Shazia Khan filed the following report.Read More...

When it comes to holiday shopping, we've all heard the same old tips: start early, comparison shop, clip coupons. So here's our present to you: savings strategies that are outside the gift box. Read More...

Coupons.com has announced an Apple PasCoupons.com has announced an Apple Passbook integration feature in its popular Coupons.com mobile app.sbook integration feature in its popular Coupons.com mobile app.Read More...

Coupons.com and Claremont Graduate University Study Reveals Coupons Make You Happier and More Relaxed.Read More...

Just in time for the holiday shopping season, Coupons.com, the recognized leader in digital coupons, and well-known scientist and prolific author, Dr. Paul J. Zak, a Professor of Neuroeconomics at Claremont Graduate University, today announced the results of the first known research study on the physiological and Read More...

Coupons.com has integrated Apple’s Passbook with its mobile app, allowing users to save coupons directly to the digital wallet.Read More...

A little over a month after the digital couponing giant Coupons.com began supporting Passbook-enabled coupons from its mobile website, the company is now adding support for the feature in its native iOS application.Read More...

If there was such a thing as the ultimate shopping month, December would be it. From the holiday ham to a sleigh full of toys, our shopping bags are full.Read More...

Coupons.com today updated its iOS app to integrate with Apple's Passbook digital wallet service, something that previously required going through mobile Safari.Read More...

It's no secret: Retailers look for ways to get shoppers to open their wallets at the holidays, so make sure you're armed with savings strategies as you start making your list and checking it twice. Read More...

The day after Thanksgiving has been dubbed "Black Friday" for decades, but it's only in the last several years that the holiday season gained additional "special" shopping days.Read More...

Two major shopping days of the year, Black Friday and Cyber Monday, have passed, but Jeanette Pavini, a savings expert with Coupons.com, says there are still plenty of deals to be had this holiday season.Read More...

Coupons.com and Dr. Paul J. Zak, a professor of neuroeconomics at Claremont Graduate University, announced the results of the first known research study on the physiological and psychological effects of coupons. Read More...

A little more than two months ago, I shared my disappointment with Apple’s (AAPL) then new Passbook offering. It was slim pickings at the launch in terms of coupons, reward cards and ticketing apps that worked with Passbook and there were no directions on how to use it.Read More...

Over the past two years, grocery store prices have increased drastically. So have stores that offer your basic needs as well. Thanks to smartphone apps, all of that extra money does not need to go flying out of your bank account.Read More...

Two major shopping days of the year, Black Friday and Cyber Monday, have passed, but Jeanette Pavini, a savings expert with Coupons.com, says there are still plenty of deals to be had this holiday season. She says shoppers should be strategic with holiday spending.Read More...

As you click to save today, keep in mind that Cyber Monday is not your last day to snag holiday savings: There are several days in December buyers should mark on their calendar for savings.Read More...

Thanksgiving is almost here and that means more than just giving thanks and eating turkey. Everyone across the country is getting ready to shop!Read More...

Everyone knows November and December are the busiest retail months, but consumers are often left wondering how to shop for the best deals throughout the holiday season.Read More...

This Friday, hoards of Americans will line up, and wait, and fight, and at way-too-early-for-a-day-off hours, to get discounts that studies have shown aren't even the best deals around—and they'll do it because of scientific reasons outside of their control.Read More...

Do you feel like there's a hole in the bottom of your wallet? Here's where your money's going—and how you can hold on to it.Read More...

When and where to find the best holiday deals. Everyone knows November and December are the busiest retail months, but consumers are often left wondering how to shop for the best deals throughout the holiday season.Read More...

Coupons.com, one of the largest sources for Internet Printable Coupons, wants to share how you can save money this holiday season. I have personally used and trusted Coupons.com for several years.Read More...

The best way to snag the best deals this holiday season is to be prepared and have a shopping strategy. Coupons.com recently announced their Official Unofficial Holiday Savings & Secrets Calendar, created by their household savings expert, Jeanette Pavini. Read More...

Imagine a shopping experience where you leisurely gather the items you want to purchase, then sashay up to the nearest clerk and check out using your favorite payment method -- without standing in line.Read More...

Ever wish you could make every penny count twice—especially around the holidays? Here are ways consumers can do what they already do, but also make those actions count for more in charitable and community contributions.Read More...

Apple’s iOS 6 has been out for just over a month, yet there’s been a slow rate of adoption from retailers trying to integrate Passbook into their product offerings. Apple’s Passbook app, for those unfamiliar, allows iOS owners to use their iPhone or iPod touch like a mobile wallet.Read More...

Apple’s Passbook will become even more useful today, thanks to the availability of new Passbook-integrated coupons from several major retailers, including Macy’s, Old Navy, PETCO, Barnes & Noble, Jo-Anne Fabric,Read More...

If you've been looking for more uses for iOS 6's new Passbook app, you're in luck. Online coupon resource Coupons.com has begun offering coupons for 20 retailers that can be added directly to Apple's new digital wallet.Read More...

In recent years, brick-and-mortar retailers have grown increasingly weary at the sight of customers showing up at their stores with smartphones in hand.Read More...

Passbook is one of those iOS apps that is better in theory than in reality. The concept is a version of the digital wallet. Instead of holding your money, it holds on to all those plastic loyalty cards, tickets for movies and concerts, even airline boarding passes.Read More...

Coupons.com, a company that specializes in digital coupons, has announced a new Apple Passbook integration feature that allows shoppers to save coupons from leading national retailers directly to Passbook. Read More...

iOS 6 has been out for just over a month and is already installed on more than 200 million iOS devices across the globe. With such a big user base in such a short amount of time, hopefully we will begin to see an increase in the amount of companies integrating Passbook into their product offerings. Read More...

It's almost that time of the year when ghosts, ghouls and zombies come calling, but the scariest part of this holiday might be what you will spend on costumes, candy, decorations and parties. Read More...

Coupons.com Inc., a provider of digital coupons including online printable, pure digital and mobile promotions, has added Giant Eagle, Lowe’s Foods, Marsh and Meijer to its list of retailers at which consumers can use pure digital and mobile coupons.Read More...

(And not give it back to the store) We've all been there: You run into the store for milk and eggs, but 20 minutes (and $100) later, you walk out with three bags of groceries, including cookies, cereal and chips. All the money you were going to save with your coupons just got spent on "extras" that weren't on your list.Read More...

Is the rising cost of Halloween starting to SCARE you? Candy, costumes and decorations-- they all add up. But Halloween doesn't have to be an expensive holiday. Coupons.com Household Savings Expert Jeanette PaviniRead More...

Believe it or not, Christmas Eve is three months away. Consider yourself warned. This year don't let procrastination invade your holiday.Read More...

Looking for the closest ATM? There's an app for that. Need a cheap gas station? There's an app for that, too. There's even an app for finding last-minute deals on five-star hotels at up to 70 percent off.Read More...

CouponsforChange.org, the philanthropic arm of Coupons.com, has been certified by the Guinness Book of Records for creating the World’s Largest Lunchbox. The giant lunchbox is a replica 10 times the size of those carried every day by children across the U.S.Read More...

Honoring September’s National Coupon Month, Coupons.com released the top coupon categories for 2012. The company also released the top mobile and fastest rising categories of the year. Read More...

Ready to Eat Cereal was the top mobile coupon category for 2012, according to Coupons.com, Inc., which releases coupon statistics every September in honor of national coupon month.Read More...

When you're a mom and have little ones running around, staying organized is the key to success. Keep on top of your game and restore order to your life with these five need-to-have organizational tools. Read More...

Los Altos residents Michele and Steven Boal just made it easier for others to join the fight to eliminate childhood hunger nationwide.Read More...

As students head back to school, retailers are banking on strong sales at the stores, despite the flimsy economic recovery. Read More...

According to the 2012 Back-to-School Shopping study released last week by Coupons.com and conducted by Harris Interactive, American parents are feeling the stress of getting their kids back to the classroom. Read More...

The heart of back- to-school shopping season, the second biggest shopping time of the year, means everyone is out to score a great deal on clothing, notebooks, electronics and the usual necessities that come along with the new school year. Read More...

With the U.S. Department of Agriculture's recent report noting that the record drought is expected to increase food prices in the next year, consumers will be searching for strategies to make their dollars go further at the supermarket. Read More...

According to the “2012 Back-to-School Shopping,” study released today by Coupons.com, American parents are feeling the stress of getting their kids back to the classroom. Kids aren't the only ones waving goodbye to the carefree days of summer. Read More...

Commodity food prices are expected to rise by three to four percent in the next year, and there is an expectation that these increases will have a ripple effect on prices of consumer packaged goods, which could result in even higher percentage increases for consumers.Read More...

Amid continuing economic certainty coupons are more popular than ever with U.S. consumers, and Coupons.com is working to increase adoption rates among local businesses with the launch of Brandcaster Retail, an online self-service platform that helps retailers create digital coupon galleries on their Web sites.Read More...

Summer is just not the same without a good barbecue! Here are eight cost-effective tips to get your BBQ on this summer without feeling guilty about the extra party costs.Read More...

Summer is just not the same without a good barbecue! Coupons.com Consumer Savings expert, Jeanette Pavini, has cost-effective tips to get your barbecue on this summer without feeling guilty about the extra party costs! Read More...

In this econony many people aren't getting raises, but if you could get one without asking -- would you? Of course!Read More...

Many of us are constantly toying with the dieting game. By that I mean we think about losing a few pounds here and there and whether or not changing the way will eat will offer us a reprieve from that tight-waisted feeling in our pants. Read More...

Quick. Where is your grocery list written? Was it on that sticky note in your purse? Or was it the back of that envelope?Read More...

You shouldn't have to choose between saving money and giving your youngster relief from summer allergies. But, with the right savings tips, you can give your children relief without blowing through your bank account. From asking for prescriptions versus over-the-counter to irrigating your child's nose, uncover five tips from Jeanette Pavini.Read More...

Nobody likes grocery shopping. At least nobody that I know does. One of the things that I can't stand with grocery shopping is compiling a list of what I need to purchase and then updating that list during my shopping trip.Read More...

Summer is coming, and with that comes the latest wave of new fad diets to hit the market.Read More...

School's out! What are you going to do with your kids this summer? If you are feeling stumped (or are like our blogger Jo Ashline and completely frightened at the thought), here are five fun frugal activities from Coupons.com Consumer Savings Expert Jeanette Pavini.Read More...

A long time ago, I wrote about one of my favorite apps for the iPhone, Grocery iQ. Read More...

Newspapers’ loss is Coupon.com’s gain.Read More...

Still waiting on that raise? You're not alone. A recent study found 57 percent of small to mid-sized businesses did not give their employees a raise in the past 12 months, and 41 percent said they don't expect to give them in the next 12 either. Read More...

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Fitness Magazine here on FitSugar!Read More...

IGALink 2.0 includes two new features, a print-at-home coupon system and a new digital ad option. The print-at-home coupon system is in partnership withCoupons.com.Read More...

Many of us are constantly toying with the dieting game. By that I mean we think about losing a few pounds here and there and whether or not changing the way will eat...Read More...

Whether you're placating hungry kiddos, planning the week's menu, or getting ready for an all-too-rare date night, you're constantly answering the question: What's for dinner?Read More...

Earlier this month, new research was released that showed it really isn’t more expensive to eat according to USDA guidelines than to maintain a steady diet of junk food.Read More...

After many requests from you our readers, we’ve investigated the Coupons.com Savings Club! This should give you enough information to decide if it’s worth it.Read More...

June ushers in summertime and a range of outdoor products and activities go on sale, says Jeanette Pavini of Coupons.com.Read More...

Americans who stick to unhealthy diets usually have simple reasoning: It's cheaper and more convenient to eat processed foods.Money-saving expert Jeanette Pavini at Coupons.com has some easy tips for saving money while eating healthy.Read More...

Since few shoppers can wait for Amazon to ship their gallon of milk, smartphone usage in grocery stores is an entirely different beast than in big-box and electronic retailers, where the "scan and scram" phenomenon of price comparing runs rampant. Read More...

From online coupons to store circulars, coupons are a powerful tool for reaching these household influencers and convincing them to try new products. Boal confirms: “When there’s competition in a market, the retailer that delivers a coupon for both e-commerce transactions and in-store purchases tends to get a higher share of the customer wallet.”Read More...

The economic downturn has encouraged consumers to revamp their shopping habits to become more price conscious and deal savvy. As a result, many retailers are implementing digital coupons to incentivize shoppers to buy items and visit stores more frequently. Read More...

In digital couponing, one company is King Kong, Godzilla, and Jaws all rolled into one.Read More...

There's no shortage of grocery lists apps for the iPhone and iPad. One of the more popular apps is the free Grocery iQ, which has added speech recognition from Nuance in an update available today.Read More...

There are a great many food-oriented apps out in the marketplace today – recipe apps, cooking apps, restaurant apps… the list goes on. So how does one make sense of everything that’s out there? How do you know which ones will work for you? Read More...

Mother's Day, graduations and spring nuptials make May a great time to snag deals on a wide variety of items, according to the folks at Coupons.com.Read More...

I saw a post about a good coupon and went to go look at it and saw them advertising the Coupons.com Tool Bar. Typically i hate tool bars, they make browsers look busy and ugly.Read More...

Okay, so this app won’t transform your smartphone into a virtual extreme couponer, but anyone looking for ways to make the shopping experience a little easier will soon wonder how they lived without this incredible and comprehensive shopping application.Read More...

Coupons.com has an exclusive subscription program called the Savings Club that gives member-only access to premium, high-value coupons that you can't find anywhere else. Read More...

One of the most helpful apps I have found and definitely the best Grocery Shopping App is GroceryIQ. It is essentially an app where you can create a shopping list, but it has a TON of features to help you save money and time. Read More...

When I first got my iPhone, I was completely enamored with all the interesting apps I could download. It seemed like stepping into the world of smartphones opened up a floodgate of new possibilities. One of the more unique applications I stumbled upon was Grocery iQ.Read More...

Sometimes the return process is cut-and-dry: The tags are still on, you’re well within the return window, you still have the receipt and there’s no damage to the item. MainStreet talks with Coupons.com Household Savings Expert, Jeanette Pavini, for tips.Read More...

However old your children are, getting yourself ready and putting on mascara and lipstick in the morning (if you are lucky!) is just a part of the daily grind we face literally every morning. Here are tips from Coupons.com Household Savings Expert, Jeanette Pavini on how to save money on makeup and beauty care without having to cheat on your favorite products.Read More...

BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Coupons.com Inc. added Dawn Lepore to its board of directors. The Mountain View-based company specializes in digital coupons. Lepore is the former chairman and CEO of Drugstore.com.Read More...

As coupons have expanded from something you cut from the newspaper to include printable online deals and easy-to-flash smartphone downloads, do you find you're using them more than in the past? If so, you're not alone. In fact, coupon redemption in the United States increased 63% in 2011, and Americans saved $3.7 billion as a result, Coupons.org reports.Read More...

When it comes to saving money, Miamians are cashing in more coupons, according to the 2011 Most Frugal Cities list compiled by Coupons.com Coupons.com Latest from The Business Journals Coupons.com sees growth in the bargainRealMealz helps workers eat rightPeople on the Move Follow this company . Miami ranked 12th in the nation, moving up from 13th the previous year.Read More...

It seems that Midwestern and Southern shoppers are big on saving with digital coupons. That's what a survey of U.S. cities based on online coupon usage revealed. The rankings from Coupons.com identify frugality trends on a regional basis, with Atlanta taking the top spot as the city populated by the most avid online couponers.Read More...

Today, Coupons.com unveiled its top 25 most frugal cities and Nashville made the list. The top 25 were chosen on the number of people who used More Digital Coupons than other cities on Web and Mobile.Read More...

Turns out St. Louis was one of the best places to ride out the Recession. Bargain-savvy shoppers helped St. Louis land at number three on the list of top 25 “Most Frugal Cities” compiled by the website Coupons.com.Read More...

A report released by Coupons.com has ranked Cleveland as the 6th most frugal city in the U.S. The report also said Ohio is the country’s most frugal state, with Cincinnati ranking 4th and Columbus 20th on the list, in addition to Cleveland. The rest of the top 5 most frugal cities according to Coupons.com were Atlanta, Tampa, St. Louis, and Raleigh.Read More...

Kansas City knows how to pinch its pennies, landing at No. 9 on Coupons.com’s Coupons.com Latest from The Business Journals Coupons.com sees growth in the bargainRealMealz helps workers eat rightPeople on the Move Follow this company ranking of the Top 25 Most Frugal U.S. Cities. St. Louis took the No. 3 spot, and Wichita landed at No. 17, bringing the total number of Midwest cities in the Top 25 to nine and making the Heartland the country’s most frugal region.Read More...

Atlanta knows how to save a buck or two, according to a new study from Coupons.com. In a survey released today identifying the most frugal cities in the United States, the Big Peach is the best at not spending a lot.Read More...

Today's moms need more time to handle their busy schedules is a universal truth - but it could be argued no one feels cataclysmic time shifts more than a first-time mother. Suddenly, there is little room for showering and sleeping, let alone for making grocery lists, keeping up with workout routines, planning weekly meals, or managing a household budget. The good news is that help is just a download away.Read More...

Coupons.com keeps a much lower profile than a lot of its companions in the billion-dollar club. The company has been around for more than 13 years, and its goal hasn't changed: It wants to take the old-fashioned newspaper coupon business and move it entirely online. Read More...

While many people have discovered that the iPhone is a fantastic device for entertainment and fun, others will tell you they can’t live without its ability to save them money.
Of course, there are a whole host of options available for those who want software allowing them to put in their monthly income and expenses. In fact these budgeting apps are now so popular that you should easily be able to find one that suits you. If, on the other hand, you are looking for something free that saves you money more directly, there are all sorts of options available – here are just five you might want to check out.Read More...

Between dinner reservations and a nice bottle of wine to frilly gifts and gadgets, Valentine's Day can end up breaking the bank if you aren't careful. For parents, this isn't always doable. So if you're looking for a cheaper way to celebrate your loved ones, here are a few ideas.Read More...

As the big game approaches, do you know which teams are going to play - or do you even care? Is your man off to have the day with the guys, leaving you with some time to do basically whatever you want? Coupons.com Household Savings Expert Jeanette Pavini has come up with six fun tips for ladies to survive Super Bowl Madness!Read More...

Celebrities, they're just like us! A new report by Coupons.com takes a look at the ten most frugal personalities in entertainment–and some of them are a bit surprising. Read More...

While it may seem celebrities live the high life, some of them are still clipping coupons, finding bargains, and working to keep hard earned dollars in their pockets! This week, Coupons.com, one of my favorite sources for printable grocery coupons, has released their list of favorite celebrity bargain hunters — naming them Top Frugalebrities.Read More...

Just because you're famous, doesn't mean you don't want to save money. "Celebrities may be thought of as living lavish lifestyles but the truth is, like most of us, many stars love a good bargain," says Jeanette Pavini, the 'Household Savings Expert' at Coupons.com.Read More...

There's an app for that: Now you can use your iPhone or iPad to get off to a great couponing start this new year. iQ is a new app from Coupons.com. Users can create shopping lists, favorite-item lists and even sort-by-aisle lists. The lists can even be shared with others. My favorite feature of iQ is its ability to allow users to search and attach coupons for items on their list and either load them virtually to their shopping loyalty card or print them.Read More...

GroceryIQ is simple in concept but advanced in execution. You COULD do things the old fashioned way – with a pen and paper and newspaper clippings. But with this app, make your lists by saying the name of the item, scanning the barcode (on that empty cereal box for example) or typing it in. Or create multiple lists based on which grocery store you’re visiting or what items are on sale.Read More...

Teaching kids about money can start at home at any age, says Coupons.com consumer writer Jeanette Pavini. Here are some of her tips.Read More...

If you're like me, you like the savings that frequent shopper cards can get you, but you don't like carrying them around. Here's some good news: there's now a app for that! And it's one of several helpful, money-saving new apps for the new year.Read More...

Mainstreet talks with Coupons.com Household Savings Expert, Jeanette Pavini, about keeping fitness costs down and staying financially fit at the same time...Joining a gym is one of the more common New Year’s resolutions, but it also can end up being one of the more expensive. Gym memberships can often exceed $100 a month, and if you consider the likelihood that you will only end up going a couple times a week, if that, the amount paid per visit is astronomical. Fortunately, there are a few tricks to bring down the cost a little bit so you can get fit and stay financially fit at the same time.Read More...

It's also a good time to resolve to clip more coupons. Avid clippers can rack up $1,000 in savings a year on things they would have bought anyway. There are a host of great sites, such as Coupons.com and RetailMeNot.com, with print out and online codes. More companies have mobile offers now, too, so you're not out of luck even if you forget to bring coupons with you. Just pull them up on your phone.Read More...

Happy New Year! Tonight is the eve of eves when we ring out the old and ring in the new! Many of us will be hosting parties tonight so in keeping with my last post I wanted to drop a quick line about another app that will help you to "get organized" in 2012. This one is called Grocery IQ. This award winning app is designed to make all of your trips to the grocery store quick, easy and efficient.Read More...

Now that Christmas is over, everyone is asking, “What are you doing New Year's Eve?” Here are 10 tips from Coupons.com household savings expert Jeanette Pavini on how to keep your NYE fun - and cost-effective.Read More...