You want coupon codes? I've got coupon codes

Thanks goes to Dealcatcher.com, a fantastic site for online bargain shopping. Sign up for their e-mails and save big bucks:

Aeropostale 30% off - use coupon FRIENDS08 (Exp 11/23)

Alternative Apparel 40% off - use coupon CEF183 (Exp 11/26)

Ann Taylor 30% off - use coupon FRIENDS08 (Exp 11/23)

Ann Taylor Loft 30% off - use coupon FRIENDS08 (Exp 11/23)

Art.com 30% off - use coupon FF2008 (Exp 11/21/08)

Eddie Bauer 20% off - use coupon FRNDSAVE (Exp 11/24)

Land's End: 20% off - use coupon SHARE with pin 00008692 (Exp Unknown)

New York & Co 30% off - use coupon 9815 (Exp 11/26)

Quicksilver 40% off - use coupon FFN8 or FFN81 (Exp 11/23)

Ralph Lauren 30% off - use coupon HOL2008 (Exp 12/8)

Roxy.com 40% off - use coupon FFN8 or FFN81 (Exp 11/23)

Rugby 30% off - use coupon HOL2008 (Expires: 12/8)

Sports Authority 25% off - use coupon TSAFEPL (Exp 11/23)

Shop Ecko 30% off - use coupon FRIENDS (Exp: 11/23)

Clipping coupons pays off

I am a devoted coupon clipper and can save some serious bucks by coordinating my coupons with the weekly grocery specials. If you didn't know, many grocery chains coordinate specials with coupons so you can double your fun that way. Last Sunday, for example, between the coupons and store specials, I saved $50 and brought my bill to $125. Yes it can take an hour or two a week to make out your grocery list, but where else can you make $50 a hour right now?

In addition to the Sunday paper, check out coupons.com where you can print out just the coupons you want. You may get a hard time from some cashiers (I do nearly every week) who think you're scamming them, but the store manager always approves the coupons. Problem was in the past Internet coupons would often get duplicated or sold via eBay and many stores flat-out rejected them. But coupons.com has watermarks and UPC codes -- totally on the up and up. (Check 'em out on my right-side column.)

And don't clip coupons for stuff you normally wouldn't buy -- that's a waste of money and time. Just stick with products you normally use, buy a small accordion file you can take to the store with you and weed out the expiring coupons at the beginning of every month so you don't miss out on their savings.

Also, sign up for e-mail newsletters from your favorite products -- there often are coupons attached to those as well.