what do you do with the $ you save from couponing?

[screamy]

I track what I save, and make extra mortgage payments. I've also bought myself little bits and pieces here and there (not very good at spending money on myself, which a lot of people on here wouldn't see as a problem, I'm sure!).

[jasperandchar]

Screamy thanks for sharing...paying down the mortgage is definately a + if you can afford to do it. Splurging on oneself is important once in a while. Great job!

[cdngal75]

I have a set amount for groceries every week. If I use coupons, I keep to this limit. The money saved just keeps my overall grocery bill in check. Every week prices seem to rise, so every coupon helps.

[jasperandchar]

sorry alfredblyth NO designer clothes coupons here in CANADA (lol) but I do agree with cdngal75 & alfredblyth it seems every week the prices continue to slowly (snail) higher and higher. thanks both for sharing.

[jasperandchar]

I'm trying to put the $ aside that I have been saving in the last couple of months aside for Christmas.

[Caseythegoalie]

Yep, couponing just stretches my budget (family of five, two dogs and a kitty to feed!)
We work full time and I am in university part time(which is $$$).
Great thread!

I have a set amount for groceries every week. If I use coupons, I keep to this limit. The money saved just keeps my overall grocery bill in check. Every week prices seem to rise, so every coupon helps.

[vesper]

I use it to take each July off work.

[PurpleBunny89]

Goes to paying bills.

Word.

Me three!! Money is very tight so if I didn't coupon/price match we wouldn't be able to afford groceries, health and beauty. The money we save goes towards making ends meet.

Although I was allowed to "purchase" a camera from SDM using points this month and I used my birthday money I should be getting any time now to pay for the taxes. DH said it was my reward for being so awsome.

[jasperandchar]

that's fantastic vesper you must have a great tan by mid July?

I use it to take each July off work.

[jasperandchar]

new camera (lucky ducky)

Me three!! Money is very tight so if I didn't coupon/price match we wouldn't be able to afford groceries, health and beauty. The money we save goes towards making ends meet.

Although I was allowed to "purchase" a camera from SDM using points this month and I used my birthday money I should be getting any time now to pay for the taxes. DH said it was my reward for being so awsome.

[Lavender Lady]

What a great thread! Everyone who coupons is really seeing how it makes a difference in their lives. I find that by couponing there is extra money in the account at month end, which goes into the saving account for major/unexpected purchases. Besides spending less money on groceries for my family since I started this, I am able share/give away bags of groceries to others in the family and friends. I also love my "mini mart" in the basement. Definitely fun to shop there!

[joseff]

Seeing everyone else's plans for what they do with saved money using coupons makes me feel like I don't have a goal!
If I didn't coupon, I wouldn't buy...plain and simple....with coupons we get to treat ourselves once in a while, or try different brands I normally wouldn't buy because of the price

[jasperandchar]

I love the mini-mart (lol)

What a great thread! Everyone who coupons is really seeing how it makes a difference in their lives. I find that by couponing there is extra money in the account at month end, which goes into the saving account for major/unexpected purchases. Besides spending less money on groceries for my family since I started this, I am able share/give away bags of groceries to others in the family and friends. I also love my "mini mart" in the basement. Definitely fun to shop there!

[jasperandchar]

sounds like you do have a goal, you get to treat yourselves once in a while otherwise you wouldn't be able to - that's fantastic!

Seeing everyone else's plans for what they do with saved money using coupons makes me feel like I don't have a goal!
If I didn't coupon, I wouldn't buy...plain and simple....with coupons we get to treat ourselves once in a while, or try different brands I normally wouldn't buy because of the price

[natynat]

What do I do with the money that I save? I keep my butt out of debt. I'm working 20 hours a week on a minimum hourly wage, and go to university full-time. My boyfriend started a new job so he's at the bottom of the ladder right now. The money that I save is not put aside for anything, it just keeps me at the neutral level where I'm not in too much overdraft/credit card debt. When I do graduate and start my career, I'll use the money that I save to pay off my student loans (about $15K) since I'll be making 2-3 times what I make now. I also need to pay off my 2006 Honda Civic (have 2 years of financing left). Then it'll be all about putting the money on the side to buy a house and start a little family