Getting the most out of your CVS card

This is not a profound tip on how to be frugal but it sure helps. I have noticed that people often get their new CVS Extra Care card at the checkout so the cashier hands back the form and customers often don't fill it all out and completely register the card. This can be a big mistake as CVS.com sends out frequent coupons by email. By not registering your card with an email, you will miss out on some great coupons. So make sure you register your card immediately if you have not already. Simply go to http://www.cvs.com/ to register your card. Along with that, make sure you regularly check your email to get those coupons so you can use them in time.

Another way to get the most out of your card is to look for the price scanning machine located in many CVS stores. Not all of the stores have them, and those that do seem to have them in different spots in each store. But if you find one, you can score some great coupons! Simply scan your Extra Care card and coupons will print out the side. I have found that a majority of the time, the coupons coincide with sales already going on. And for those of you new to CVSing, this is a big bonus because you can pair CVS coupons with manufacturer coupons for additional savings often making the item free!

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