Consumer Reports 102d ago

Feeling the pinch from rising costs? Stop overspending on groceries! While some expenses are out of your hands, you do have control over your grocery budget—and it's time to take it back. In this episode of Talking Carts, we dive into the power of coupons. Hosts Tanya Christian and Brian Vines welcome Star Smith, the "Deal Diva" behind @couponwithStar. Star shares her game-changing tips and techniques to completely transform your shopping habits. Learn to maximize every discount, minimize your spending, and keep more money in your pocket, no matter where you shop. Find Star's tips and socials here: couponwithstar.com How to save at the supermarket: https://www.consumerreports.org/money/grocery-stores-supermarkets/save-big-at-the-supermarket-a1165260654/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT CR's advice for saving big with digital coupons: https://www.consumerreports.org/money/coupons/how-to-save-big-with-digital-coupons-a1632035239/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT Most and least expensive supermarkets: https://www.consumerreports.org/money/prices-price-comparison/most-and-least-expensive-supermarkets-a3157951568/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT #Couponing #SaveMoney #Couponing101 #GrocerySavings #BudgetHacks #ShoppingTips #Rebates #Discounts 00:00 The Joy of Couponing 02:52 Tanya's Coupon Success Story 04:15 Coupon With Star 04:51 QUIZ: History of Coupons 07:35 Star's First Couponing Win 10:10 How Couponing Has Changed 11:40 Couponing For Beginners 13:23 Get Over Couponing Guilt 14:54 Saving With Rebate Apps 16:23 Can Coupons Go Wrong? 19:13 Sticking to a Budget 20:27 Maximizing Deal Apps 22:26 Starting Your Stockpile 24:49 Best and Worst Stores 27:28 Key Takeaways and Tips