Uncover Holiday Coupon Codes -- Savings Experiment

When shopping online, how many times have you skipped over an empty promo code box during checkout? Before you buy here are some tips on how you can uncover extra discounts to potentially save big this holiday season.

First, check out RetailMeNot. This site compiles promo codes and specials for thousands of online retailers and brick-and-mortar stores near you. Each listing includes the code's success rate, and users can even give a thumbs-up or down to let others know if the coupon works or not. A quick search only takes a few moments, and can easily save you 20 percent or more on your purchases.

Another spot to check out is DealNews, where, as they claim, "every day is Black Friday." Here you'll see codes from a database of over 2,000 online retailers some of which are offering exclusive deals you won't find anywhere else. The site also offers direct links to sales for shopping ease and gets updated with new deals at least 200 times a day, so if you don't see any sales you like at first, it won't hurt to check back later.

Coupon codes don't just cover purchases. Over at FreeShipping.org, you can find deals for free delivery at over 4,000 stores nationwide. Sometimes a free shipping code will save you more overall, so try calculating your options until you find the one that'll give you the best deal.

Before you click that "purchase" button, take a minute to check these sites first. Because if you're looking to save this holiday season, knowing the code can be just the ticket!

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