No capture needed, best coupon apps to save you money

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – No scissors or cuts. Saving money with coupons is now easier than you ever imagined.

“Coupons can save you money almost every time you shop,” says Kimberly Palmer.

Kimberly Palmer is a personal finance expert for NerdWallet and helped create a list of the best free coupon apps to use. With grocery prices up 13% from last year, Palmer recommends using Flipp.

“Basically you download the app and enter your zip code and it shows all the grocery coupons for that week so you can actually plan your grocery list based on where the deals are. “, explained Palmer.

Once in the app, you choose your favorite stores and weekly staples. Then Flipp gathers coupons based on your selection.

Coupons.com is another app that makes grocery shopping easy and more affordable. Palmer said it gives you access to hundreds of coupons from dozens of stores.

“Coupons.com basically collects all the coupons from the stores you might be shopping at so you don’t have to do that job of sorting through newspaper flyers. It displays all these coupons in the app and also makes it easy to access the store. You don’t have to take anything with you except your phone. Just open the app with you at the store, scan all the coupons at checkout,” Palmer said.

If you have a certain item you’d like to buy but want to make sure you’re getting the best deal, Palmer recommends ShopSavvy.

“ShopSavvy is actually one of my favorites because basically because every time you shop in store, you launch the store savvy app and it has a barcode scanner, you scan the product you’re looking at and it actually tells you if that’s the lowest price or if there’s a lower price down the street at another store.”

Honey also helps you find the best deals by item, but Palmer said it’s best used for online shopping.

“You download the Chrome extension to your browser and that basically means it’s running in the background every time you shop online and it will actually pop up and say, ‘Hey, I see that this product is in your cart, it is actually at a lower price at another online retailer, so why not check that instead?”

She continued, “It also pulls up discount codes for you so you don’t have to do that research on your own. It also automatically applies extra discounts, so it’s a great way to get those extra discounts, it’s a great tool for holiday shopping.

Whether it’s the weekly grocery store or a special splurge, Palmer promises big savings with little effort.

“If you’re willing to invest that extra time, you can save a lot of money.”

NerdWallet also recommends the following apps:

The Coupons app
- Features: Coupons app collects offers, coupons and promo codes from over 100,000 retailers. Use it to build a list of your favorite retailers, browse store and restaurant deals, and view weekly announcements (when you activate your location). The app can also help you determine the cheapest gas prices near you, and we’re all trying to save a little on gas these days. It also lets you view daily Groupon deals based on your location and receive product discounts on Amazon.
- Works well for: Shopping and dining, gas shopping
Target (with target circle)
- Features: Target’s app asks users to enter their preferred Target store location to browse local deals and see the weekly ad. The app also includes Target Circle, formerly known as Cartwheel, a rewards program that allows shoppers to earn 1% on in-store and online purchases. You can redeem your Target Circle earnings on future purchases. Add offers to your list in the app, then enter your mobile number at checkout to have the coupons applied to your transaction. When shopping in-store, you can also use the barcode scanner feature to view prices, product reviews, and offers.
- Works well for: Targeting buyers
CouponCabin
- Features: The CouponCabin app collects a variety of offers, including discount codes for online purchases, downloadable coupons for in-store purchases, and free offers. Browse deals available at retailers such as Walmart, Walgreens, CVS, Target, Petco, and Hobby Lobby. You can also earn up to 20% cash back on your online purchases at over 3,500 stores. Plus, get access to some members-only coupons.
- Works well for: Online and in-store shopping
Dosh
- Features: Dosh stands out for its ability to apply savings to purchases beyond your regular retailers. For example, users can book through the app with thousands of hotels and earn up to 40% cash back on select stays. You set up Dosh, then the savings are applied to your linked debit or credit cards, when you shop at places like Sephora, Walmart, and Instacart. Dosh can be used for in-app and in-store purchases, and you can redeem your cash back rewards once $25 accumulates in your account.
- Works well for: travel, restaurants and general shopping

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