Utilize the Corporate Discounts

Verizon Wireless offers discounts to employees of many organizations. These discounts often apply to the primary line and are in the form of a percentage off certain charges on your monthly bill. To see if you qualify, simply fill out the Employee Discount Form found on their website and click “Submit.” Once Verizon Wireless determines your employer is a part of the program, you will have the option to proceed by either faxing or uploading verification of your employment. Typically, this can be in the form of an employee badge or paystub.

Get Military Savings

Members of the military also qualify for a discount at Verizon Wireless. Active duty and retired military personnel must provide a paystub, Veteran’s ID card, or DD Form 214 in order to verify eligibility. As with the corporate deduction, the military discount may only apply to the primary line on your Verizon Wireless account.

Look for Online Deals

In addition to rebates on service plans, Verizon Wireless also offers price reductions on select devices for online shoppers. They offer anything from free phones to instant rebates. Plus many smartphones, tablets, and modems are discounted with free shipping. Need a case and screen protector? Bundling accessories with a device is an easy way to score savings of up to 30% off qualifying essentials.

Looking for an even better deal on a new phone or tablet? Be sure to check out the Certified Pre-Owned section. CPO devices go through a 100+ point inspection and are reconditioned to like-new quality.

Sign Up for Hardware Discounts

Whether you order online or shop in-store, the best way to save on the hardware itself is by signing a new two-year agreement. Phone prices are reduced substantially as a way to bring customers on board, with most devices ringing in at under $200. Even the latest and greatest smartphones qualify for special pricing with a two-year contract. Each Verizon Wireless product page displays the cost with and without a contract for easy comparison.

Analyze Different Plans

Choosing the proper voice and/or data plan is a great way to save extra cash. Before signing a contract, be sure to analyze 6-12 months of your prior usage to determine which plan is right for you. It’s a good idea to add a buffer to your calculations so you aren’t hit with overage fees if you happen to use additonal data or make more calls than anticipated. For families with multiple devices on one account, the Verizon Wireless Share Everything Plan supports up to 10 phones or tablets, or any combination of the two. Each device taps into the plan’s shared pool of voice minutes, text messages, and data. This is particularly useful in preventing overage charges.

For those looking to avoid a commitment entirely, Verizon Wireless also offers prepaid plans. The pay as you go option is best for those who use their phone or tablet on occasion and have no use for hundreds or thousands of minutes. There is no credit check, which makes prepaid plans good for individuals with less-than-perfect credit.

Refer a Friend

Marketing starts with word of mouth, so if you’re more than pleased with your Verizon Wireless service, it pays to spread the word. With Verizon’s Referral Rewards Program, both you, and your friends and family who switch to Verizon, will receive a $25 Visa debit card. Use it towards your bill or to purchase accessories online and in-store.

As you see, there are multiple ways to save on smartphones and monthly plans. Whether it be a corporate discount or instant rebate on a CPO device, the discounts really add up. Just remember – staying connected doesn’t have to cost a fortune.

Out With the Old

The new and improved LNT.com has been in swing for quite some time now but not all shoppers have warmed up to the new experience or may have even realized things have changed. For example, orders prior to February 15, 2009 are considered “old” and have a few restrictions that shoppers should be aware of. The first is that the new LNT.com cannot help customers with locating goods or rebates. Hopefully, if you had a rebate, you already turned it in and received the money back by now, but if not you may be out of luck if you require assistance from Linens ‘n Things on the matter.

Also, you can no longer redeem gift cards or customer credits that were issued by Linens ‘n Things prior to February 15, 2009. So if you have free money just hanging around on a gift card, you definitely missed out. Those debts remained with the bankruptcy estate of LNT and all you can do now is consult with an attorney.

The next bit of old to go out the door is the sitewide, no-restrictions savings. The coupon policy of LNT.com continues to be more and more stringent, placing clearly outlined restrictions on all codes. It’s been years since we’ve seen a coupon that was exclusion free.

The last, and undoubtedly the biggest, change for Linens ‘n Things customers has been the close of all physical LNT stores. There are currently no Linens ‘n Things store locations and the official website is now the only place for loyal customers to shop.

In With the New

While some transitions from old to new may be a bit sad, there are still plenty of exciting things happening at the new LNT.com. The first bit of good news is that you’ll never pay for shipping. LNT.com currently offers only one shipping option within the United States, but most customers in the contiguous U.S. receive their orders in just 5 to 7 business days at no additional cost.

The second thing to note and, in our opinion, the most important is that there is always a coupon available for customers to use on select merchandise. While the coupons may not be available for all orders, there are still hundreds of items that the codes do apply to. How will you find these codes you might ask? The UltimateCoupons.com Linens ‘n Things page has all of their latest coupons and deals, even the deals not posted on LNT.com. A major bonus to this new implementation on LNT.com, as you’ll notice as you shop, is that all of the coupon eligible items are marked with a red triangular flag that says “couponable” right up front. You’ll never be wondering or waiting to see if your coupon applies; you’ll always know in advance.

The third thing to make note of are all of the incredible free resources available to shoppers at LNT.com. A few of our favorites include: the Dorm Room Checklist, Window Measurement Guide, Gift Registry, and the Buying Guides. The Dorm Room Checklist is a free online tool that will prepare you for dorm living as you shop for all the necessities. You can physically check off each box on the list as you acquire the items. Shoppers can also use the Window Measurement Guide or Buying Guides to get helpful tips and tricks for ordering specific, hard-to-buy items online. Customers can also create or view gift registries online with the easy search and shop tools. While you might not have the luxury of shopping in a Linens ‘n Things store any longer, you’re certain to find all the resources and help you could possibly need at LNT.com.

Stonewall Kitchen Baby Back Rib Sauce

If ribs are your favorite meat to barbecue, you might be interested in Stonewall Kitchen's Baby Back Rib Sauce. It's their product of the month, which means now through May 31 it's 10% off, no coupon needed. That takes the price to $7.16 a bottle. Be sure to check out the rest of Stonewall Kitchen's online shop for other goodies to make your barbecue a success, like drink mixes and kitchen goods.

Habanero BBQ Sauce from Hell

Prefer your barbecue sauce a little spicier? Carolina Sauce has tons of condiments, many of which are catered for lovers of hot food. Challenge your tastebuds with this bottle of Habanero BBQ Sauce from Hell. Coupon code MAYHEAT2013 takes 7% off your order now through May 20, taking the price of this sauce from $4.95 to $4.63. Of course, if heat isn't for you, you can still use this coupon on some of their tamer sauce offerings.

Urban Accents Grilling Rubs

Prefer not to cover your meat in sauce? You might prefer a dry rub for your barbecue. Urban Accents has grilling rubs for all sorts of meat, plus seasonings for grilled fruit and corn on the cob. You can also check out their dryglazes and spice mixes for an easy way to spruce up your meat. Rubs start at $4 a bag, plus for a limited time orders of $50 or more are shipping for free at Urban Accents.

Classic Red Plastic Divided Dinner Plates

Having friends over to get in on the barbecue fun? It's easiest to deal with party food when you've got plastic plates like these Classic Red Plastic Divided Dinner Plates from Celebrate Express. They're $7 for a pack of twenty; stock up on plates and other party goods while you're there because Celebrate Express is currently offering $5 off orders of $25 or more with coupon code CE5OFF25. Coupon excludes sale items.

Weber One-Touch Silver Charcoal Kettle Grill

Are you missing an important part of the barbecue equation, like a grill? Charcoal grills are inexpensive to pick up; this Weber One-Touch Silver 18-1/2 in. Charcoal Kettle Grill is only $79. Plus, it and other select grills at The Home Depot ship for free.

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Enter the LOFT Insider Weekly Sweepstakes

The LOFT Insider Weekly Sweepstakes awards one shopper with a $500 gift card every week of the year. Yup, that’s 52 opportunities to get your hands on free shopping cash! No purchase or payment of any kind is required to enter or win. Simply register your email, and LOFT automatically enters you into the sweepstakes each week.

Register to Receive Daily Deals

As a registered LOFT member, you have access to exclusive promotions that can be used in-store and online. For printable coupons you’ll want to take full advantage of their value. LOFT does not limit usage with printable coupons, so you can print them out and share with friends for a week-long LOFT shopping extravaganza!

Peruse the Sale Section

Finding sale items is any good shopper’s first instinct, but LOFT really makes it worth your while. In addition to promotions that are displayed on their homepage, Loft offers up to 60% off sale and clearance sections during seasonal changes. That means you can snag jackets, denim and accessories in spring that will work well into fall. By combining these discounts with free shipping offers, you’ll really be amazed by your total savings.

Shop on Peek Saving Days

Shop on Saturday morning! Loft markdowns are usually taken on Friday afternoons, which leaves the weekend full of just-reduced apparel items, shoes and more. For specific items that catch your eye, you can ask sales associates how long an item has been at its current price. You may be able to discover exactly when that particular item will be marked down, and you can return at a later time to scoop it up.

Get a LOVE LOFT Credit Card

The LOVE LOFT Credit Card has tons of benefits for frequent shoppers. You can choose a basic LOVE LOFT Card or apply for the MasterCard, which earns rewards points faster. Perks include 10% off any purchase made on the first Tuesday of each month in-store or online, plus you’ll get $15 off one purchase during your birthday month. For every dollar spent on your card, you’ll also receive 5 rewards points, which can be redeemed during later purchases. For every $400 you spend on your card, you’ll receive a $20 LOVE LOFT rewards card. The savings just keep rolling in.

With these tricks up your sleeve, you should be able to get all of the LOFT items you desire at discounts you’ll love. Happy shopping!

Take Advantage of Free Shipping

One of the benefits of shopping online at Ralph Lauren is you always get free shipping on orders over $195. Since this deal is applied automatically, and doesn’t require a promo code, it can be stacked with other promotions and coupons. The flat-rate shipping fee is $8, so taking advantage of the automatic free shipping deal will save you from having to fork up that extra cash.

But what if you don't have $195 worth of clothes in your online shopping bag? If you're shopping near a major or minor holiday, you might be in luck! Ralph Lauren often offers free shipping on all orders, with no minimum purchase, starting the Friday before a holiday and continuing through the long weekend. No promo code is needed to take advantage of the offer, which means it can be combined with other promo codes and reductions.

If you're doing your shopping outside of a major holiday and still want free shipping, you might still be in luck. Promo codes for free shipping pop up several times a month, and usually don’t have a minimum purchase requirement, either. You’ll most likely find a promo code within the first and last 10 days of the month, and occasionally in the middle of the month between the 12^th and 17^th. Catch these codes quickly because they only last a few days to a week, at the most. Since these are coded deals and Ralph Lauren only allows one promo code to be used per purchase, they cannot be combined with any other coupon codes you might have.

Look for Merchandise Discounts

Ralph Lauren doesn't frequently offer coupons for merchandise discounts. Coupon promotions are usually limited to major holidays, such as Christmas, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and New Year’s. However, during these times, it isn't uncommon to get coupons for 20% to 30% off your entire purchase. Occasionally, coupon deals are limited to sale merchandise, but usually they're open to anything on the site, with no minimum purchase required. These deals are usually advertised on the front page, although if the code is good only for sale merchandise, the promotion of it might be limited to the sale page. So after scanning the homepage for deals, don’t forget to check the sale page each time you’re shopping at RalphLauren.com.

Want to shop a sale as early as possible? Even though the sales seem to be seasonal, they might not last for months on end. Your best bet for catching the fall sale is to check the site during the first five days of November, keep an eye out for the winter sale at the start of February, the spring sale crops up around the first week of May, and the summer sale should roll in by the last ten days of any summer month (check mid-June or the last weeks of July and August). Don’t worry about missing the winter sale because the best promo codes, shipping discounts, and extra sales will be advertised around the holidays through mid-January.

Another way of scoring merchandise discounts is to shop the sale section. One great perk of the sale section is that you can shop by category. This will make finding that cashmere sweater you’ve been wanting much easier.

Sign Up for the Newsletter

To stay in the loop about upcoming sales at Ralph Lauren, you can sign up for the online newsletter, as well as offline communications. The email newsletter comes once or twice a week, and usually only has information about new lines and product promotions, but on occasion you'll also get a heads up on coupon codes and future sales before the general public.

If you opt in to get correspondence via mail, you'll get an additional perk. Ralph Lauren rarely sends things through the post office, so you won't have to worry about your mailbox getting clogged with junk. But once or twice a year, you'll get special invitations to private sales and unique coupon codes that can only be used one time. The timing of these sales is sporadic and doesn't seem to correspond to any holidays or major events (such as a birthday), which makes it hard to rely on them if you've found the outfit of your dreams but want to snag it at a discount without waiting too long. However, signing up for snail mail is a great way to get bonus discounts without the hassle of weekly junk mail.

Our Best Tips

The most ideal way to save at Ralph Lauren would be to snag a promo code for sale items, stack that discount on top of the sale and spend $195 to avoid shipping charges. Don’t forget to check the homepage as well as trustworthy couponing sites throughout each month for deals. Since coupons and deals at Ralph Lauren can be unpredictable, sign up to receive email alerts from UltimateCoupons.com to see the latest deals as soon as they’re posted.

Godiva Chocolate Indulgence Tower

Today, May 7, is the last day to get standard shipping on gifts for Mother's Day from Godiva. Even better news? You can use coupon code MOM to get free shipping on orders of $65 or more. At $85, this Chocolate Indulgence Tower is just one of the gifts that will qualify for this offer. Coupon must be used by 11 pm EST on May 7, 2013.

Sundance Catalog Gift Card

Never know quite what to get mom? If she can be picky, a gift card from a retailer like Sundance Catalog can't fail. They have a wide selection of clothing, accessories, and home decor for sophisticated women with a free-spirited edge. Their gift cards always ship free, but you can guarantee quick delivery of mom's credit to this online retailer by sending an e-gift card.

Pajamagram Ultimate Mother's Day Gift Set

Want to send a creative special delivery to Mom? Pajamagram is a site that specializes in comfy gift pajamas. The Ultimate Mother's Day Gift Set comes with three different kinds of customizable PJs and is currently 38% off compared to the price of buying the pieces separately. If these styles don't suit your mom, check out the rest of Pajamagram's Mother's Day Gift Sets. Expedited delivery at Pajamagram is only $8 on top of regular shipping fees.

FTD Groupon

If you want to go with a more traditional gift like flowers, Groupon and FTD have joined forces to cut the cost of flowers in half! Follow this link to get $40 worth of flowers or gifts from FTD for just $20. If you're shopping for more than one mom this holiday, you won't want to miss this deal! If you haven't used Groupon before, it's easy! You'll buy a voucher from their site that you'll be able to use on FTD.com. This deal is valid through Mother's Day.

Tory Burch Accessories

If you're looking to impress Mom with something fancy, she'd probably love a new designer handbag. Tory Burch has a handful of purses, accessories, and clothing that are shipping free now through Mother's Day. Be sure to check their shipping schedule to see if you've made the deadline for the holiday. Even if you miss it, I think mom will be delighted with something so luxurious.

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Shop the End-of-Season Sales

If you're not the type of shopper who needs to have the latest styles as soon as they hit the racks, waiting until the end of the season may be your best bet. About a month before the season officially changes, Express usually runs an end-of-season promo with prices starting at 60% off, plus an additional 20-30% off clearance items. This is the best time to stock up on pieces you've been eyeing all season. But if you don't have something specific in mind, try waiting out the end-of-season sale for a few weeks. Toward the end, prices will plummet to 70% off, plus an additional 50-60% off clearance items. By waiting, you can score an entire wardrobe's worth of clothing for just a couple hundred bucks.

Look for Holiday Coupons

What if you can't wait until the end of the season because you've found the dress of your dreams, but you also don't want to pay full price? If there's an upcoming holiday, you're in luck. Long weekends are usually the time Express rolls out its coupons. Exact discount amounts may vary, but you can generally expect to get $30 off every $60 you order with a maximum amount of about $150 off your purchase. This makes ordering full-price items much more affordable, and it makes buying clearance merchandise downright cheap. Coupons usually start on Thursday or Friday before holidays and continue through the weekend until Sunday or Monday.

Utilize Additional Ways to Save

So what are your options if you find that “gotta-have” piece, but there are no holidays on the horizon, and the season just started? Try signing up for the Express newsletter. When you sign up you'll get a one-time-use coupon for 15% off, plus you’ll receive periodic one-time-use codes all delivered straight to your inbox.

If you're hankering for staple pieces, like jeans and graphic tees, keep your eyes peeled for Buy One, Get One 50% off deals. Express usually runs them at least once a month for a week or two, with no coupon code needed. Jeans, tops, and shoes for both men and women are the usual items offered for these promos, while full-priced women's dresses are usually marked down 30% or more.

Use Free Shipping

If you're really looking to maximize your savings at Express, purchase multiple items at once to take advantage of shipping discounts. Express now offers everyday free shipping on orders of $125 or more, which can save you $8 or more on your purchase. What’s even better about the free shipping offer? No coupon code is needed to redeem it. Without having to use a code for free shipping, that means you can still coupons and other offers in addition to receiving free shipping!

Get an Express Credit Card

If you keep a credit card for emergencies, why not keep one exclusively for shopping? The Express Credit Card has a bunch of perks that reward habitual shoppers. For starters, when you open your credit account, you’ll instantly receive 20% off your first purchase. You’ll also earn points toward $10 reward certificates and receive free standard shipping on all Express.com orders.

Shop Hi-Tech

Your mobile device doesn’t have to be used just to update your Facebook; it can double as your secret shopping weapon. By downloading the Express mobile app, you can receive special offers, have access to exclusive one-time promotions, and even enter free product and gift card giveaways.

The Final Word

With all of the promotions and coupons offered by Express, you can easily update your wardrobe just about any time of the year. For the best savings, wait until holidays or the end of a season; although with the frequent Express "Buy One, Get One 50% off" promos it’ll be easy to add those basic necessities to your closet whenever you want without breaking the bank.

Consider a Gap Credit Card

If not managed right, any store credit card can be a nightmare with things like high interest rates and hidden fees. With Gap, if you plan carefully and always pay your purchases off right away, you can earn some great rewards points and exclusive GapCard coupons.

The interest rate on the GapCard and Gap Visa Cards is between 23.99 and 24.99%, making it doubly important to pay off in these cards in full every month. There are also transaction fees for balance transfers, cash advances, and foreign transactions; meaning that you should just use this card to pay for purchases, and not to pay off other cards or loans.

It’s not all fees and bad news, though! You’ll earn a $10 reward card for every $200 you spend at Gap, and 1 point per $1 spent at other retail locations if you have the Gap Visa Card (not applicable to the GapCard). Gap cardholders also get advanced notice of upcoming sales and coupons, receive special coupons on their birthday, and get 10% off orders every Tuesday at Gap, Old Navy, and Piperlime.

Pay Attention to Discounts, Seasonality, and Sizes

Sale prices at Gap.com can range from small 10-20% discounts on mid-season items to 50% or more on out-of-season items that they’re looking to clear out ASAP in order to make room for the next season’s clothes.  Taking items on an individual basis will save you the most money in the long run. Here’s how to break it down: Look at the discount amount, the seasonality of the item, and the sizes left in stock.

• Discount Amount: The smaller the discount (i.e. 15% vs. 60%), the more likely it is that Gap.com has got a lot of this item left, and will keep dropping the price further the longer it sits on their virtual shelves. You can put an item in your shopping cart now if it’s not a huge savings, and click “save it for later” to not purchase it right away, but rather to keep an eye on it to see if the price tumbles even more. Be sure to watch carefully, though! If it’s a piece you REALLY want – you don’t want it getting sold out from under you. Remember that it’s not officially yours until you click “buy now.”
• Seasonality: Items for the next season start appearing one to two months before the actual season starts; the spring clothes will hit Gap.com in mid-to-late January, fall sweaters & coats will show up in early August, and so on. That means that the current season’s fashions will start getting marked down, so start adding them to your virtual shopping cart to monitor. The closer you get to the next season on the calendar, the bigger the discounts typically get. This is particularly handy with kids’ clothes, as you can buy ahead for next year in bigger sizes.
• Sizes Left in Stock: If there are just one or two sizes left, the discount is pretty big because Gap wants to get rid of that stuff. Buy it now if the size you want is left – it won’t be for long!

Look for Coupons Online

Let’s talk coupons. Gap.com frequently has coupons for discounts ranging from 10-35% off sitewide that last between one and three days. The key word here is “sitewide.” They might say it’s sitewide, but the fine print on the coupon begs to differ. Special designer capsule collections, everyday values, clearance, and other select items may be excluded from coupons. Read the fine print before you purchase, and make sure that what’s in your cart is coupon-eligible.

If you can stack sale items with coupons, you’re practically guaranteed the biggest discount possible – sometimes up to 80% off original retail prices! We also recommend opting for the always-available free shipping on orders of $50 or more, which saves an extra $7 on your order.

Check Out This Example on Saving at Gap

If you love buying Gap clothes for your toddler, but hate the prices, your best bet is to spend the money now so that you’ll save in the long run. For example, spending over $200 in Baby Gap clothes may sound like a lot, but not if you’re purchasing for the future. You could save 65% off if you buy sale items in a size larger than what your toddler is now; and use a coupon when you can for even bigger savings. You’ll save even more money by getting free shipping and you won’t have to shop for new clothes once your child finally hits that growth spurt. Now your toddler can have a high quality, high-style wardrobe for a fraction of the price that all the other moms at play group paid!

Now you know how to outfit the whole family in Gap clothes for a steal. Simply stack up rewards points on a GapCard, add sale items to your cart and save them for later to keep an eye on the price, buy out-of-season items, match sale clothes up with coupons when the fine print allows it. Most importantly, keep an eye on the UltimateCoupons.com Gap page for the latest coupons and sale info!

Crate&Barrel Aquatic Vase

If your mom has a little Martha Stewart in her, she might appreciate this Aquatic Vase from Crate&Barrel. It's part of their Art Glass sale that ends today! It's also eligible for Crate&Barrel's flat rate shipping; that means during this sale it will cost you $79.96 plus $4.95 shipping.

10 karat Gold Marquise Birthstone Ring

Have the kind of mom that wants her kids with her where ever she goes? She'll love a10 karat Gold Marquise Birthstone Ring from BlissLiving. It takes two to seven birthstones and even better, it's on sale. It's marked down by 26% already, but you can save an extra 10% off today only with coupon code mom2013, which takes the price to $400.50. Extra fees apply for precious gemstones.

Burpee Blue a Fuse Petunias

Seems like almost every mom I know loves to garden. If yours does too, skip the cut flowers this year and send her something she can plant herself. These Blue a Fuse Petunias are exclusive to Burpee and come blooming and ready to plant in your yard. You can get them for 15% off with coupon code GARDEN15, which makes their price $16.96.

Sweet Treats Candy Jar with Hershey's Kisses

Want a more clever way to send candy? This Sweet Treats Candy Jar with Hershey's Kisses from Personalization Mall is a glass jar you can engrave with a special message. After it's customized, they fill it with — you guessed it — Hershey's Kisses. You can get it for 15% off with coupon code SHOPEARLY now through May 2. That takes the price to $21.21.

Stonewall Kitchen Jams and Jellies

Everybody likes getting food gifts! They're a nice indulgence and they don't last forever, which is nice for moms who have been getting Mother's Day gifts for decades now. Stonewall Kitchen has excellent food gifts of all types, but if you buy three or more jams, jellies, or marmalades, you can get them for 10% off, no coupon needed. Rather let mom pick something out for herself? Gift cards to Stonewall Kitchen ship for free.

Did you know there are a number of ways to score awesome deals at Best Buy, even on big ticket items? From instant discounts to bonus points, it’s easy to snap up the savings. Check out the tips and tricks below to get the greatest Best Buy deals.

Check for Lower Prices at Other Stores

If you find a better price on a qualifying item at a local retail competitor or major online retailer, Best Buy offers price matching. The terms and conditions are numerous, so please read the fine print for details. But don’t let all that mumbo-jumbo scare you away. Best Buy’s low price guarantee will go as far as matching prices from Amazon.com or Warehouse Clubs and selling you items below Best Buy’s cost. (Check here for the full list of online retailers Best Buy price matches.)  And in case you went shopping right before a sale, Best Buy will readjust the price of your purchase within 15 days.

Sign up for the Best Buy Reward Zone

Looking for an easy way to save? The Best Buy Reward Zone program is free to join and gives customers one point for every dollar spent at any Best Buy store and BestBuy.com. Enjoy a $5 gift certificate when you accrue 250 points, or spend $2,500 in a calendar year to take advantage of an automatic upgrade to Premier Silver status. Premier Silver participants are eligible to receive a free Geek Squad house call, 25% bonus points, and other benefits. The savings really add up if you’re in the market for high-end electronics.

Best Buy Reward Zone credit card holders often qualify for special financing offers, such as no interest for a year or more. If you plan on paying the balance in full before the term ends, opting for a no-interest financing offer can ease the initial burden of making a big purchase.

Extra Tip: Price matching can be combined with Best Buy financing incentives.

Shop the Sales

Best Buy operates a weekly sales schedule with new offers going live on Sunday and ending the following Saturday. You don’t have to run to the nearest newsstand to view the weekly ad; simply click on “Weekly Deals” at the top of BestBuy.com.

In addition to weekly discounts, Best Buy periodically has 2-day sales with additional price reductions and deals. These 2-day bargain bonanzas typically fall on a holiday weekend and are valid Friday through Saturday. If a holiday is approaching, such as President’s Day or the 4^th of July, be sure to check out the deals first thing on Friday morning for the best selection. It’s also worth noting that Best Buy offers bargain hunters a head start on Black Friday shopping with online deals beginning on Thanksgiving Day.

Sign up for Best Buy’s Email Newsletters

Tired of missing out on the hottest deals? Be sure to sign up for Best Buy Deal of the Day alerts. Daily notifications are delivered straight to your email inbox, so you can enjoy massive markdowns on popular electronics, software, and more. Each offer is valid for 24 hours only and quantities are limited.

Buy Package Deals

Some items, such as cameras, are available individually or in a package deal. Shopping for package deals can land you freebees on accessories or, at least, save you over $100 on the products you want and the items they work best with.

Consider Online vs. In-Store Shopping

There are many advantages to shopping online at BestBuy.com. For starters, if you’re looking for a hot item, it’s a good idea to order online with in-store pickup to ensure availability. Orders are typically ready within 30 minutes. Best Buy also offers free shipping on most items, which equals big savings when you factor in the cost of fuel and time spent commuting to a store location. However, shopping at a Best Buy retail store also has its perks. There are often open box or clearance items available, especially in the home theater section. These products are generally fully warranted and 5%-10% off the original price.

Visit Best Buy’s Sister Sites

Did you know Best Buy also operates sister sites? Cow Boom specializes in refurbished and pre-owned goodies, such as gaming consoles, cell phones, and more. There is also Best Buy’s Computing Clearance site, which deals with laptops, desktops, and tablets that are all marked down with new deals each week. Many items from these sites can even be picked up at your local Best Buy store, and the homepages regularly features product-specific coupons or instant discounts.

Pay Attention to the Cycle

If you’re looking to save on electronics, it pays to do your homework. There is typically a static life cycle on many product lines, and new HDTVs often arrive after the Super Bowl in late February and early March. Therefore, it’s a good idea to make sure an item isn’t set to be replaced shortly after you buy it. Also, retailers often slash the price on discontinued models, making it beneficial to plan a purchase accordingly.

As a final thought on getting the most savings at Best Buy, always make sure to check the Best Buy page at UltimateCoupons.com; and don’t forget to sign up for the Reward Zone program and compare prices online versus in-store for the most aggressive deals.