A Brief History of Coupons

Marketing genius Asa Chandler made an interesting choice when he created the first coupon in 1887. Looking for a name for the new marketing device, the Coca-Cola co-owner turned to the French language; deriving the word coupon from the French word "couper," meaning "to cut."

10 False and Misleading Food Labels

Misleading information on food labels is as old as patent medicines. Most of these snake-oil elixirs weren't even patented and often contained little more than water, alcohol and caramel coloring.

7 Steps to Receive Coupons Via Email

Whenever I go shopping, I like to get the best deal possible with coupons. Using the method below, you can have online coupons sent directly to your email address, without cluttering up your inbox.

6 Ways to Spot Fake Coupons

Before you load up the grocery cart with your latest two-for-one deal, make sure your coupon will pass the test at checkout. With scams and fakes abounding, it's never been more imperative that you know how to check for an authentic coupon.

5 High Tech Tricks to Maximize Coupons

Did you know using coupons no longer requires schlepping through the local newspaper with scissors at the ready? Technology now allows you to combine two modern preoccupations: Playing on the computer and saving money.

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Robyn Bomar of Mix Mingle Glow spent her 35th birthday completing one random act of kindness for each year of her life.

Rev Up Your Cell Phone for eCoupons

In just a few short years, the market for mobile coupons has gone from nearly non-existent to rapid growth and adoption.

11 Tips For Raising Healthy Kids

Obesity rates have tripled in the past 30 years. Colorado is the only state where less than 20 percent of adults are obese. The rest of American has surpassed that mark.

7 Major March Madness Food Deals

Grab your bracket and order up the chow, because it's March Madness and time for tournament-related restaurant deals.

14 Tricks Hotels Use to Cut Costs

George Clooney makes travel look like so much fun in the Oscar-nominated film "Up in the Air." But Handsome George appeared to be traveling a road that has long disappeared -- even for first-class clients.