How Oregon Residents are Saving Money Through Coupons

Couponing has become a whole lot faster and easier on consumers

(SALEM, Ore.) - If it seems like the cost of living is increasing yet your salary isn’t keeping pace then you’re part of the many who feel the same way.

Times are tough and people are doing what they can just to get by and survive. Oregon residents seem to be taking full advantage of a simple and quick way to save money and that’s the use of coupons.

Not convinced that couponing is for you? Here’s a look at how coupons can save you money.

Everyone is Using Them Nowadays

People just can't seem to pass up a chance to save money, especially when you factor in the struggles this past decade has seen in the economy.

It's easy to find statistics where couponing is concerned, but what may come as a surprise is just how many people are using them.

According to NCH, in the year 2013 there were 2.8 billion coupons used in the U.S. alone. RetailMeNot released stats that stated that more than half of consumers use a coupon for one in every four purchases they make.

Of course, the fact that digital coupons are now being used and are so readily available will help these numbers to grow. According to eMarketer, this year alone will see a rise of 3.8% in the use of digital coupons.

What Are the Coupons Being Used On?

Other popular categories include fast food, gas, travel, activities/adventures, restaurants, pet supplies, beauty products, clothing, tools, and more.

The Rise of Digital Coupons

This makes couponing a whole lot faster and easier on consumers. Just take a look at the popular Couponcoder.com website, which is filled with all kinds of shopping discounts.

Coupons are divided into the categories of tech, fitness, retail, car rental, vacations, hotels, and flights just to make the browsing experience that much easier. Each day the site is updated so that visitors don't have to scroll through expired content. This means that there are fresh promo codes and deals on a daily basis.

Take Part in the Savings

Source: Salem-News.com Special Features Dept.