I have saved $2,171.11 so far this year!

I have saved $2,171.11 this year by using coupons and sales.  Here is my recap for the month of July.

Monthly Budget: $500.00 

Total Shelf Cost: $749.16 (price before coupons and discounts)

Total Coupon Savings: $71.73

Total Discount Savings: $284.36

Amount Paid after coupons and sales: $464.80

Savings Rate: 37.96%

Variance: $35.20 (under budget this month)