10 Ways to Save at the Grocery Store
10. Stock Up When Items Are on Sale
Buy discounted items in bulk (within reason) if you know you or your family will use them frequently. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)
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1. Eat First Everything looks appetizing when you’re hungry. All you need is one sniff of that freshly baked bread and you’ll be buying more than one loaf. It’s best to shop after you’ve eaten a meal. You’ll buy what you need, rather than what looks good to eat at the time. (iStock Photo)
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2. Make a Plan Do a quick inventory of your kitchen, and make a list of all the items you need. That extra few minutes will save you money at the grocery store. Also, give yourself enough time to shop - this will prevent you from dashing down the food aisle and grabbing the first items in sight. (iStock Photo)
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3. Buy Non-Groce... Try a discount market, such as a dollar store, when buying non-grocery products. You can easily purchase items like toothpaste and sandwich bags for half the grocery store retail price. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
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4. Try Store Bra... (iStock Photo)
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5. Beware of Mar... Avoid promotional tactics designed to attract you to a particular product. Knowing some of the tricks of the trade will ultimately save you money. Watch out for end-of-the-aisle dump bins and island displays. This is usually where higher priced products are placed. (AP Photo/April L. Brown)
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6. Watch the Sca... Mistakes happen, and if you catch one, you might not have to spend that last few dollars in your wallet. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
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7. Use Coupons a... Although it can be time consuming, cutting coupons will save you a headache at the check-out counter. In addition, store clubs offer great savings that shoppers can't get anywhere else. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
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8. Compare Produ... A company offers a product at a high price. A different company offers the same product at a lower price. Buy the cheaper item. It's that simple. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
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9. Set Limits on... It's Friday night and you want to end your week with a glass of wine. Buy a bottle! Just be sure to set a limit on how much you will spend. (iStock Photo)
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10. Stock Up Whe... Buy discounted items in bulk (within reason) if you know you or your family will use them frequently. (AP Photo/Danny Johnston)
