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It only takes a little bit of effort to save a lot. If you ever wondered what you could save in a year just by clipping discount ads in the newspaper and opening those bulk mail envelopes, here it is.

Online Coupons

What will I save if I use the following discount coupons?	Total Purchase Price *	Average Discount Amount	Final Purchase Price	# Times Purchased Per Year	Total Discount Savings in a Year
Grocery Coupon	$125	$15	$110	52	$780
Restaurant Coupon	$60	$10	$50	12	$120
Hotel Coupon	$100	$15	$85	5	$75
Car Rental Coupon	$50	$5	$45	5	$25
Baby Formula Coupon	$20	$2	$18	52	$104
Diaper Coupon	$15	$2	$13	26	$52
Pizza Coupon	$24	$4	$20	52	$208
Oil Change Coupon	$20	$2	$18	4	$8
Fast Food Coupon	$20	$2	$18	52	$104

* Assumes purchase made by a family of 4

It is amazing how fast those pennies saved add up. I have only listed a few of the purchases that a discount coupon can be used for. A family of 4 could expect to save $2,500 or more per year if they put their mind to it. Just imagine what you could do with that money. Find coupons for all of your purchase online and in stores and start saving.