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\nTHE END?<\/strong>
\nSometimes when one door closes another opens. It’s perhaps time to move onto another chapter of my life and what happened recently has spurred it along.<\/p>\n

Unless something drastic changes, the days of writing my deals blog is ending. As I near retirement age, it’s something that was always on the back-burner and it looks like that time has come. I knew one day I’d have to retire my Coupon Guy cape or if anything, pull it out for special occasions.<\/p>\n

What triggered it was, recently, one of my commission advertiser publishers decided, for no real good reason, to end my affiliation with them. Not that I made any good money from them and enough to cover my costs. The hours I put into the blog and web-site were also substantial and cut into other projects I needed to get done. I didn’t mind, because I knew I was helping many people and I enjoyed being a “reporter” and all.<\/p>\n

A paid subscription could be an option, but that takes time to set up and I don’t know that there is enough interest in it. People have so many options for finding deals and all and sometimes too much data can be over-whelming. However, many years ago there were a lot of local deals blogs and groups and those disappeared too.<\/p>\n

The number of classes I teach waned too. I used to teach 2 to 3 classes a week back in the couponing heyday. For some reason, it dropped off to nearly nothing even though finances are tough for many. Maybe the economy isn’t that bad after all. The Pandemic first led to a decrease in the number of classes I taught. During that time, many of my contacts at the libraries that booked me have moved on. Libraries also lost a lot of funding from the state, so their budgets were limited too. Either way, I was always happy to help teach those that needed to save more money.<\/p>\n

I enjoy teaching classes, so I don’t see that ending. I’ll always be open to teaching classes. I’ve taught tens of thousands of people to save money. Aside from helping teach how to save in my Couponing\/Savvy Shopper class, I’ve taught classes on how to save on weddings, travel, gas, for mothers, for teens, for seniors, for the blind and deaf, cutting the cord, and others. I got to know how to get around Ohio just by going to the multitude of libraries in the state.<\/p>\n

The couponing world has also changed. Gone are the days of tons of coupons in newspapers and rebate or rewards programs. Now, the Corporate world is all about profits. They eliminated sales ads and all the programs that couponers enjoyed, especially all the freebies. No more double coupons too. The Extreme Couponing show didn’t help things. Even television segments on saving money and coupons waned. I used to have to keep a clean long-sleeved shirt in my car in case a TV station contacted me to do a last-minute segment. Not anymore. But just like everything, it will cycle back one of these days.<\/p>\n

I’ll need another outlet for my creative juices. All the typing cramped up my hands, arms and shoulders, so I won’t miss that. Perhaps I’ll have another calling late in life…or not. <\/p>\n

Thanks to all that have stuck with me all these years as I posted deals, news, and stories. I appreciate all the nice messages I received all these years too and other messages. Some of you even became friends.<\/p>\n

So as I figure out my next steps, I may post a smidge on my Coupon Guy Facebook page and my web-site. In the meantime, keep on saving!<\/p>\n

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Included in the booklet are ways to save on these topics:
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\nCLASS SCHEDULE<\/strong>
\nLearn how to save a ton of money at one of my classes! All classes are free unless otherwise noted. Be sure to register for libraries that require registration as some have waiting lists. I hope to see you there! To view my upcoming class schedule please go to: https:\/\/www.joethecouponguy.com\/schedule\/index.htm <\/a><\/p>\n

At my Couponing\/Savvy Shopper class learn how to consistently save 70% and more through couponing, sales, and rewards programs on groceries and toiletries. Find out new ways to save money on restaurants, utilities, cell\/smart phones, travel, gas, prescriptions, clothes, and much more! Discover the psychological aspects of shopping and saving money. Find out how to save too much money! <\/p>\n

At my Travel Affordably class learn how to get the best deals on car rentals, flights, cruises, lodging, and transportation. Find out how to save on entertainment and restaurants at your destination. You\u2019ll learn where to find flights to Hawaii and Europe for around $300, Cruises for 80% off or more, free flights, the best places to economically travel, and travel saving secrets.
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\nAt my Cutting the Cord class find out your options to getting rid of cable. Learn ways to cut costs. Discover how to get free TV, including using an easy-to-install antenna or free streaming video services. Find out your options for streaming video devices, including Roku, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, or Amazon Fire TV Stick and what shows you can access with them, including live TV and sports. Find out which of the many streaming video services from Hulu, Sling, Netflix, to Disney+ and many more are best for you. Make sense of all the confusion of switching from cable to another service and the technical parameters needed to do so. Find out how much you can save!<\/p>\n

\nOCTOBER<\/strong><\/em>
\nTuesday, October 15, 2024 – Travel Affordably Class – Aurora Community Education – 7:00 pm – FEE – Register at: https:\/\/aurora.activityreg.com\/selectactivity_t2.wcs<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 – Cutting the Cord Class – Aurora Community Education – 7:00 pm – FEE – Register at: https:\/\/aurora.activityreg.com\/selectactivity_t2.wcs<\/a> <\/a><\/p>\n

\nIf you\u2019re interested in booking a class for your organization whether it be a PTA, Senior Center, Business, Church, or Library, please contact me at joe@joethecouponguy.com or 440-227-6223. I can tailor the topics to your organization.<\/p>\n

If you’d like for me to teach a class at your local library, feel free to contact your library and request me. Have them get a hold of me at joe@joethecouponguy.com to book me. Thank you!<\/p>\n

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\nOPENING<\/strong>
\nHoneygrow Noodles – 17830 Royalton Road in Strongsville
\nOriginal Pancake House – 15315 Pearl Rd in Strongsville
\nCanopy – 1947 W 25th above Market Garden Brewpub in Ohio City
\nMasa & Agave – 777 St. Clair Ave. at the Westin Cleveland Downtown
\nJamerican Kitchen – 3365 Richmond Road Suite 125 in Beachwood
\nCoyoac\u00e1n Taqueria & Brew – 13133 Shaker Square in Cleveland
\nB&B Theatres Macedonia 15 – 8161 Macedonia Commons Blvd. in Macedonia
\nBad Medicine\u2019s – 13334 Lorain Avenue in West Park in Cleveland
\nChopt Creative Salad Co. – 28801 Chagrin Blvd. in the Eton Collection in Woodmere
\nArthur Treacher\u2019s Fish & Chips – 13216 Cedar Road in Cleveland Heights
\nPinball Palace – 6277 Pearl Road in Parma
\nJolene – 2038 East 4th St. in downtown Cleveland
\nCafe Indigo – Shaker Square in Shaker Heights
\nFive Below – 1720 Snow Road in Parma
\nOneKitchen – Jack Thistledown Racino at 21501 Emery Road in North Randall
\nThe Friars\u2019 Table – 1305 Euclid Ave. in downtown Cleveland
\nGold Galaxy – 4057 Richmond Road in Harvard Park in Warrensville Heights
\nAladdin\u2019s Eatery \u2013 951 N. Court Street in Medina
\nAldi \u2013 6820 Pearl Road in Middleburg Heights
\nThe Peach Cobbler Factory \u2013 6901 Rockside Rd Ste 139 in Independence
\nSavvy Sliders \u2013 14601 Snow Rd in Brook Park
\nVicous Biscuit \u2013 3900 Medina Rd in Akron
\nOne Pot USA \u2013 1825 Coventry Rd in Cleveland Heights
\nCafe Blanc \u2013 6500 Pearl Rd in Parma Heights
\nGlobe Iron \u2013 Music Venue at 2325 Elm Street in the West Bank of the Flats
\nCaf\u00e9 Lola \u2013 86 North Main St. in Chagrin Falls
\nTommy Boy\u2019s Pizza & Pub \u2013 8330 Tyler Blvd in Mentor
\nOriginal Antonio\u2019s Pizza \u2013 5722 Chevrolet Blvd. in Parma
\nBirdietown Mini Golf and Lounge \u2013 12501 Madison Ave in Lakewood
\nMilts Parrot Shop \u2013 1488 Mentor Avenue in Painesville<\/p>\n

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