This document provides tips for getting started with couponing. It discusses what supplies are needed like coupons, spreadsheets, and scissors. It also covers organizing coupons by filing them or putting them in binders. An important part is using coupon match-ups, which pair sales ads with relevant coupons. Tracking savings by comparing receipts to projections and monitoring spending is recommended. With practice, grocery savings of 65% and drugstore savings of 85-95% can typically be achieved within 10-12 weeks by applying couponing strategies.

1. Coupon Bootcamp

2. What Do You Need? Coupons Ad Match-ups Spreadsheets Coupon Policies Calculator Pen Scissors

3. How Many Coupons Do I need? The Power of the Paper Insert Services Coupon Clipping Sites Building your Coupon Stockpile Opportunity Cost Spending Money to Save Money

4. To File or To Bind? Filing Saves Time Filing Allows for quick reference for things you may not use Filing reduces impulse buys Binders allow you to see your coupons Binders allow you to carry your coupons with you at all times.

5. What is an Ad Match-up? Contains the sales ad matched with the pertinent coupons Best of the best Makes spreadsheet entry easy Prices vary by region Does my store allow stacking?

6. How Do I Use the Ad Match-Up? Print it out Highlight what you are buying Clip the coupons Enter the items into your spreadsheet (if you have one) Carry in your Coupon Caddy as you shop.

7. How Do I Monitor My Results? Compare your receipt to your projected total. Track your savings per store and then overall Track your spending vs. Your Budget

8. What Should I expect To Save How do you budget? Difference between the impact of cash savings vs. % savings When can I expect to see a cash reduction? Grocery savings should be at least 65% Drug store savings should be 85-95% (after 10-12 weeks of applying a couponing system)

9. Final Points Don’t get discouraged Don’t let the thrill of the deal overcome you Be patient Be calculated Develop relationships Share your success

10. Questions?