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Savings Diary

Where savings money isn't theoretical. This is where the Coupons.com team tells you their first-hand tips that they actually use to spend less.
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How I'm getting out of the gift-giving budget trap
Kat KeenerOct 26, 2026
Is it just me, or is gift-giving one of the most fun and fulfilling, yet sneakily expensive parts of life?
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My 4-step “how to save money on subscriptions” game plan
Trent LaurentinoOct 26, 2026
Cancelling everything at once never works. Here’s the smarter, slower system for trimming subscription costs that works for me.
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How to furnish an apartment on budget: Our editor shares her experience
Oct 26, 2026
Everything adds up fast when you start from zero. Here are the smartest cuts I found while getting settled.
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4 ways to save money, straight from our editors' "A-ha" moments
Kat KeenerOct 26, 2026
When I asked Coupons.com editors how they knew they were good at saving, it turned out that I would also get a few tools for you to add to your savings toolbox.
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How working here has changed the way we shop
Kat KeenerOct 01, 2026
Where you work often impacts your habits and mindset. So when you work at Coupons.com, it’s pretty normal that your spending habits change for the better.
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What our editors recently bought (at a discount, of course)
Kat KeenerAug 11, 2026
From big discounts to small savings, our team has found some exciting ways to save in recent weeks. Here’s what a few of our editors bought and how much they saved.
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How I managed to save $300 on Mother's Day gifts for the most important women in my life
May 01, 2026
As a Coupons.com insider, I saved $300+ on Mother's Day gifts this year. Here are my proven strategies for finding amazing deals on thoughtful presents.