Debunking the Top 10 Myths About Coupons

I think most coupon myths get started by people who don't understand coupons. It's sad cause it really discourages people who are looking to cut back on one of the leading household bills - your groceries. I hope that I can explain some myths that I have heard over the years and clear some things up.

Myth #1 You can't save money if a store doesn't double coupons.

Although the grocery stores in my area double coupons, I know several people who's stores don't double or even triple coupons in their area, but they manage to save just as much as everyone else. A couple of my favorite stores to shop at are CVS and Walgreen, who don't double coupons, but have some fantastic store deals. Often times I find I save more at those stores who don't double coupons than the stores that do.

Myth #2 Coupons are only for unhealthy, processed, junk food.

There are just as many coupons for good healthy foods as there is for processed foods. Yoplait and Dannon put out coupons regularly for yogurt. You want salad? Dole and Fresh Express love to help you save $1 on bagged salad and Kraft, Ken's and Paul Newman would never let you go with out dressing for your salad. I personally like stocking up on the frozen veggies rather than canned (which have more salt) and Birds Eye and Green Giant seem more than happy to help you do so. Tyson and Perdue even help you save money on fresh chicken. There are so many other coupons for foods, which I believe are healthy, like good whole grain breads, peanut butter, 100% juices, along with protein and nutrition bars and drinks. Remember, just because your using coupons, you still choose what you eat.

Myth #3 Coupons are for poor people.

Actually, statistics show that middle aged, middle class people who have some sort of collage background are the most likely to use coupons. In fact, people who make below $25,000 are the least likely to use coupons. Even so, when was it such a bad embarrassing thing to save money?

Myth #4 Shopping at discount stores will save you money.