Experience
As an senior trends analyst at CouponFollow, Clay enjoys spending his time researching emerging shopping trends and new products to make helpful content for consumers and help them find great deals to share on CouponFollow. As a recent college graduate his primary focus revolves around creating resources for consumers, especially students to save money through online shopping and everyday life. Clay has a BA from the University of Missouri, Columbia and previously worked for Mars Petcare.
Where He Shops
Clay personally enjoys shopping at Nike and Oakley for workout gear and sunglasses. When he is working on a project at home he loves going to Home Depot. In his spare time you can find him flipping baseball cards and scouring estate sales for vintage comic books. During the summer you can find him watching baseball cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals.
His Go-To Shopping Tip
Clay’s best advice is to use the Cently chrome extension when shopping. The Cently chrome extension automatically applies every coupon in CouponFollow’s database to make sure you get the best deal possible. Clay has saved thousands of dollars on flights and hotels by using Cently for all of his large purchases.
Articles by Clay Cary
The Real Cost of Late-Night Online Shopping
See when Americans shop online after dark, what they buy, and how much those late-night impulse purchases actually cost.
Most Americans Are Living on the Edge of Financial Survival in 2026
Are you running out of money before payday? You're not alone. See what a new survey found about how Americans are getting by.
How Flight Delays Impact Memorial Day Travel Savings
Travelers spend hours finding deals, but delays can wipe out savings. See the latest Memorial Day flight data and tips to minimize disruptions.
How Much Online Shopping Happens at Work, Especially on Cyber Monday?
See how much shopping people do during work hours and what they expect to spend on Cyber Monday.
Why Gen Z and Millennials Prefer Secondhand Shopping
Learn how resale shopping became mainstream as younger consumers turn to thrifting for value, identity, and unique finds.