How To Spend Less Money At The Grocery Store
Danek S. Kaus
Food prices keep going higher and higher. If you're looking for ways to spend less while still eating well, follow these tips.
Shop on a full stomach. You'll be less likely to impulse buy.
You'll spend less money if you shop with a list. So write down what you need and buy only what is on the list.
Consider buying generic items. Most of them taste just as good as the over-priced brands.
Save the flyers you get in your mailbox. Look for the grocery store coupons and clip them.
If you're willing to make a little more effort, you can reduce your costs by eliminating many of the convenience foods -- the ones that you just heat up. Keep in mind, you pay for all that "convenience."
Before buying any bulk item, check the unit price and compare it to a standard size package of the same brand. Sometimes the bulk items costs more per unit.
You can save a lot of money on produce, and get higher quality, if you shop at a farmer's market.
Watch the register. Those automatic scanners sometimes make mistakes that can cost you more.
Imported produce costs more, so consider buying each type of produce only when it is in season.
Why pay extra for lousy fast food? Bring your lunch to work. If you only save three bucks a day, that's an extra $60 per month in your pocket.
Danek S. Kaus is the author of two non-fiction books and hundreds of articles on
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