5 Signs Your Coupon Use Is Out of Control

There has been a lot of talk among frugal people lately about the thin line between saving money and being extreme with your frugality. The conversation has been spurred in large part by the launch of TLC’s show Extreme Couponing, a  show that reveals the coupon clipping habits of some people who definitely take frugality to a whole new level.

In general, clipping coupons and saving money are a good thing. However, it can get out of control. Here are five signs that suggest that you might want to scale back your coupon use:

1. You dumpster dive for coupons. There are extremely frugal people who actually go into other people’s trash to get the coupons that those folks are throwing away. Most people love to save money but would say that this action is a little bit out of control. Besides, there are so many great deals online with coupon code sites that it seems silly to get dirty in the dumpster to save a little bit of money!

2. You hate dealing with your coupons. If you don’t enjoy the process of finding and using coupons then you should think twice about how much time you’re putting into it. You don’t want to decrease your own quality of life just to save a little bit of money.

3. You have more stuff in your home than you know what to do with. People who get obsessed with coupon deals can sometimes cross the line into becoming hoarders. They can’t pass up a “good deal” even if they don’t need the item. That’s ultimately a waste of money.

4. “When you realize that your mailbox is filled with more free samples and coupons then actual mail…you might have a problem,” suggests FamilyFrugal on BlogHer.

5. You stop doing things you love. If all of your time is spent finding, organizing and utilizing coupons then you’ve got a problem.

What do you think is the biggest sign that couponing has gotten out of control? Share your response in the comments!

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