Thanks for joining today’s session on using coupon and promo code sites to save money while shopping online and in stores. We explored how to find, verify, and use deals, plus smart ways to stack savings.

Key Takeaways and Next Steps

Search Smart
Use the site’s search bar to look up your store or item before you buy. Check the “Top” or seasonal sale sections (e.g., holiday sales) for the biggest current discounts.
Try the Browser Extension
Install the extension so it can alert you when a code is available on a site you’re visiting. This saves time and catches free-shipping or percentage-off codes you might miss.
Read the Fine Print
Always open “See details.” Note: end dates, “online only,” exclusions (brand names, clearance), “cannot be combined,” and whether you must be signed in. Copy the code and paste it at checkout (or in the store’s app).
Stack Savings, When Allowed
You can often combine a site deal with cash-back from services like Rakuten (“double dip”). But many offers don’t stack with senior discounts or other coupons, choose the single best deal. Some stores (e.g., Target via Target Circle + coupons) may allow multiple savings.
Shop Direct When It Matters
If a deal routes you through a third-party (like Priceline), compare with booking directly at the hotel/airline for easier customer service and fewer hassles.
Mind Your Privacy
If a popup asks for your location, you can decline, codes usually work without it. Accept minimal cookies when possible.
In-Store vs. Online
If a code is online-only, use it in the retailer’s app for pickup or shipping. If it’s valid in store, have the code ready at checkout, many cashiers will help apply it.
Ask About Senior Savings
When in doubt, ask at the register or check the retailer’s website. If a senior discount is smaller than a coupon, use the better one.

Happy saving!