Use Social Media to Save -- Savings Experiment

You probably think "liking" or "following" a brand on social media will just crowd up your newsfeed, but interacting with your favorite brands can actually loop you in on great deals. Here are a few simple ways you can save money with social media.

"Liking" your favorite brands on Facebook can get you the inside scoop on last-minute deals and discounts. For example, retailers like Old Navy and JCPenney frequently post exclusive deals on their pages, with prices up to 50 percent off. Rite Aid even has an "exclusive deals" tab devoted to featured coupons and weekly offers. Remember, the more you engage with a brand's page, the more deals you'll get to see.

If Twitter is more your speed, "following" brands can get you access to special sales they post right to their Twitter feeds. If you don't want to wait around for updates, you can find recently posted deals and discounts yourself with Twitter's search function. Simply type the name of the brand or shop you want to save with, then follow it up with something like #discount or #savings. Using a hashtag ensures that only the most recent and relevant posts show up in your feed.

If Facebook or Twitter aren't part of your daily routine, you can find a different kind of savings community over at SlickDeals.net. Here, you and your fellow bargain hunters can help each other track down the best ways to save.

On the homepage you'll find the most popular daily deals. Or, click on a pull-down menu to check out select coupons from specific brands. When you've got an inside scoop on a great deal, you can easily post it yourself.

Remember, social media isn't just for connecting with friends it can lead to deep discounts, too. Give these tips a try, and you'll see that the savings is just a click away.

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