Mobile coupons are just the start of all the ways your smartphone can save you money at Target. The Target app, which is available for both Android and iOS, is a total gamechanger. Once you have it downloaded, you'll have easy access to at least 10 new coupons every week. Let's just say that again because we're not sure if it sunk in or not: 10 new coupons EVERY WEEK. When you decide to use one, all you need to do is show your phone to the cashier for them to scan. Oh, and did we mention the app is free?

OOF, is there any worse feeling than buying something at full-price only to see it go on sale the next day? At Target, if an item you purchased goes on sale within the following 14 days, you can take your receipt in and ask for a price adjustment. In most cases, Target will refund you the difference. So, even after you buy something, keep an eye on the item to see if the price drops. You're most likely eligible for a price adjustment!

While some retailers try to limit the number of coupons and discounts you can use, Target makes it easy for customers to stack savings. Of course, Target does have its own coupon policy, but in comparison to other big-box stores, it's super liberal. You can use a store coupon, your REDcard discount and a manufacturer's coupon all on a single item for significant savings!

Each and every day, Target offers five seriously discounted items on its website's homepage. The items are only available for a single day, so if you see something you want, be sure to take advantage of the savings. Add Target's homepage to your "favorites." It's part of our morning routine to check out the daily deals. Not only will you get the item for less, but shipping on daily deals is free!

We know it gets tiresome when seemingly every store you go into asks if you have their rewards card. If you're like us, you might automatically say "not interested." But don't be so quick to say no to the Target REDcard. Once you apply and are approved for Target's debit or credit card, you can starting getting 5% off every purchase. Plus, REDcard holders get early access to Black Friday deal and discounts throughout the year. We think the REDcard is worth it just the free shipping on every order from Target's website!

It's no secret that Amazon has tons of awesome deals. But it IS a secret that you don't actually have to shop on Amazon to score those same prices. Any time you're in Target, we recommend checking online to see if you can find the same item at a lower price on Amazon. If you can, take your evidence to customer service. Not wanting to lose any business to Amazon, they'll match their competitor's price. Seriously, don't be shy about using this technique to save a buck!

If there's one thing we love, it's free apps that will save us money. To be honest, using them kind of feels like we're cheating the system somehow, but it's totally above board! In addition to the Target app, the retailer offers even more savings via the Cartwheel app. After linking the app to your Facebook account, you'll get more coupons to use for every friend that is also using the Cartwheel app. It's super easy to search and has different deals than the Target app.

It's happened to so many of us: we get to the store to buy an item we've been waiting and WAITING to see go on sale only to find it's sold out. So frustrating, right? Well, if that happens to you at Target, not all hope is lost! If the store runs out of an item you want to purchase, you can request a rain check. Then, when the item is restocked, you can still get it at the sale price.

It's never a bad day to do something good for Mother Earth, amirite? To thank you for doing your part, most Targets will give you a $0.05 discount for each bag you bring from home to use. Yes, going green pays! Now, $0.05 per bag might not seem like a lot, but when you think about all the Target runs you make in a year, it starts to add up. Like picking up litter or taking shorter showers to save the environment, every bit helps!

Target wants to be a part of your big day — whatever that big day might be celebrating. Whether you're getting married or having a baby, Target offers serious incentives for starting a registry at their store. The most impressive? After your friends and family have bought you a bunch of lovely gifts, Target will give you 15% off any items that are left on the registry. Even if you're not tying the knot or giving birth, creating a fake registry is a secret way you can save on more expensive items.

Both in-store and online, Target frequently offers deals that include a free gift card with certain purchases. If you're like us and frequently shop at Target, these gift cards are essentially cashback. We often see these "gift card with purchase" deals on personal care items. So, in addition to getting three bottles of your favorite body wash, you might also get a $5 gift card. To us, scoring these bonus gift cards feels like Christmas!

For your best shot at savings, it's important to have a strategic plan for when you're going to shop. The very best time to shop clearance is at the end of the season, when Target needs to empty its shelves to make room for new inventory. Out with the old, and in with the new! They need our help in making space, which is why you can always find the cheapest prices on seasonal items at the end of their particular season.

While you'd think an item would be the same price both online and in-store, that's not always the case at Target. It's kind of one of the great mysteries of life! To make sure you're getting the best price, be sure to check both the actual store and Target's website. If there's a difference (more often, online is cheaper), Target will honor the lower price. Just show your proof at the customer service counter!

Believe it or not, but there's a method to Target's markdown madness. Most Targets adhere to a department-by-department clearance schedule and knowing that schedule can lead to some serious savings. On Monday, Target marks down electronics, accessories, kids' clothing and baby items. Shop on Tuesday for serious savings on domestic goods and women's clothing. Wednesday is your best bet to score deals on men's clothing as well as health and beauty items. On Thursday, Target slashes prices on houseware and décor. If you want to shop for cosmetics or jewelry on clearance, plan your Target trip for Friday.

We know firsthand how the holidays can stretch a person's budget. Santa may make his toys, but you have to actually buy gifts for the kids in your life! Rather than buying toys at full price, shop Target's phenomenal selection in January and July. During each of those months, Target has huge clearance events on toys. Plan ahead and stockpile presents for all the birthdays and holidays on your calendar.

While the majority of tips on this list are super easy to implement, this next one requires a little work. But we promise the savings are worth the extra effort. Not every deal at Target is under a big, bright red clearance sign. On your next trip to Target, walk around the perimeter of the store and check the aisle end caps for more clearance items. As you do your shopping, keep your eyes peeled for clearance inventory slipped in among regular-priced items. You never know where you'll spot savings!

When you enter Target armed with your shopping list, it's understandable to want to make a beeline for the items you came for. You're on a mission! But, in the rush to get to your desired aisle, you're probably walking right past one of the best places to save in the whole store: the dollar section. It's a great spot to pick up stocking stuffers and other small gifts. Personally, we love getting our holiday decorations from the dollar section!

Target wants to be your one-stop-shop! The store is doing everything it can to prove we don't need any other retailers in our lives, and to be honest, it's doing a pretty convincing job. Just take Target's partnership with CVS. Yeah, did you know it is affiliated with the popular pharmacy? Kind of like those OG punch cards, every 10 prescriptions you fill at Target you get a $5 Target coupon. Get the medicine you need and the savings you crave!

As much as we love shopping, there are some things we hate buying. For starters, household and toiletry items! But Target eases the pain a bit with its affordable "Smartly" brand. The only thing more mundane than buying hand soap is paying too much for it, so we love that Target came out with a low-cost option for its customers. Smartly may be cheaper, but every product smells like a million bucks!

Let's demystify clearance price tags, shall we? If the price ends in 6 or 8, the item will be priced down again (as long as items remain in the store's inventory). But if the clearance price ends in 4, that's the lowest price you're going to see. So, for example, if the clock you've been eyeing is marked down to $19.96, then maybe hold off on buying it as long as there are more than a few left on the shelf. However, if the top you think would be perfect for your birthday bunch is priced at $12.94, you better snag it while you can because it's not going to get any cheaper.

Now, we've talked at length about how much we enjoy physically going into Target. From the dollar section to random aisle end caps, you just never know what savings you're going to uncover! It's totally normal for us to go into Target for one thing and come out with five others that weren't on our list. If you're on a tight budget, though, it may be best to avoid temptation with the pick-up option. Place your order online, then pick it up at customer service!

If you take anything away from this list, let it be this: if you have a plan, you can save big at Target. Instead of buying holiday decorations when you first seem them on the shelves, wait until they go on clearance after the holiday. The day after a holiday like Easter or Halloween, Target will slash prices by 50%. Then, if you can hold out a week, you could see prices go as low as 70% off. But this isn't just the case for holiday decorations. Apply the same strategy for back-to-school items!

Even the most novice shoppers are familiar with the "2-for" deal. It exists at pretty much all retailers, and Target is no exception. However, did you know you don't always need to buy both items to get a lower price? When you see a "2-for" offer but aren't sure you really need both items, ask a Target employee if the discount applies to a single item. It often does!

If you haven't realized it by now, the low key hero of Target savings is the price-match. In addition to price-matching with Amazon and its own online inventory, Target will also price-match with local store ads. For example, if you see a good deal on a TV at Walmart, just show proof of the advertisement at customer service and Target will match the price. Not bad, eh?

If you're only looking for clearance deals in-store, you could be missing out. Browse through thousands of clearance items via Target's online clearance section. The selection will make you think you've died and gone to savings heaven. When you shop with an open mind, you never know what you'll find. It's a lot easier to take a chance on an item when it's 50% off.

There's a reason coupons are the OG savings tool. You're really throwing money away if you don't use them. Because Target lets you stack coupons, you should try to use as many as you can whenever you can. We know hunting down coupons can be tedious work, so rather than doing it ourselves, we rely on Coupon Mom's blog to match the weekly Target deals to manufacturer coupons.

As much as we want to save money, we're just not willing to physically clip coupons. Yeah, you've got to draw the line somewhere, and it just seems like such a hassle! OOF! Luckily, we don't miss out on any deals thanks to Target's mobile coupons. The only thing easier than getting the coupons sent straight to your phone is signing up. You'll wonder why you didn't do it sooner!