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Ways to save money at the supermarket 69 Articles

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    by Dee Cain

    When the price of everything is rising, comparative shopping plus using a little common sense can add up to big savings in the long run. We live in a small town that has no grocery store. Thus grocery shopping requires a b...read more

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    by Kristi Moore

    With ever increasing gas prices, almost every item in the supermarket has become significantly more expensive over the past couple of years and many people are having a real struggle trying to feed their families. If you'...read more

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    by Poonam

    Shopping at supermarket may be a weekly affair but it may affect the budget to a great extent. It involves a substantial cost every month. Let's find out few ways by which we can save money at the supermarket: 1. Eat fr...read more

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    by Andian Ko

    When living in a tide budget and trying to save up money in any possible way, shopping can sometimes take you out of control, especially when shopping in the huge supermarkets where you find everything and most of the time...read more

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    by Sana Khan

    1. Trim your food bill by as much as 19 percent simply by shopping at a couple of different stores. 2. Don't "crisis cook." Shopping after work for the day's dinner gets expensive. Plan a weekly menu before s...read more

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    by Draven

    My methods for saving money when grocery shopping may seem unconventional. They are grounded in real world experiment and observation, so please take heed. We spend $350 a month on all grocery-related items (includin...read more

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    by Belle Starr-Travel Channel Steward

    It is getting harder and harder to save money at the supermarket. I know this, I take my mother who is 92 and on a very fixed income to the grocery story every week. This has made me much more aware of the difficult times ...read more

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    by Victoria Neely

    Grocery stores want you to spend more money. Nothing you see in one of the big chain grocery stores is there by accident: The whole store is laid out in such a way so that you will be tempted to buy more than you planned. ...read more

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    by Jackie Laderoute

    1. Make a price book listing products and their cost per unit to you - this will help you to recognize real bargains. 2. Carry a calculator with you to check cost per unit - sometimes the biggest container is not the ch...read more

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    by Dana Stewart

    These have always worked for me. 1. Try to always have a list, or know in your mind what you need. 2. Don't buy things you don't need on impulse. 3. Always check the sale bills, buy one get one free, store coupons, etc....read more

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    by Samantha Overmyer

    There are a many simple tips to save yourself money at the supermarket. Here are fifteen of them that I use: 1)Check to see if everything has been scanned correctly so that you don't over pay. 2)Make sure that the ...read more

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    by Barry Tadmore

    While shopping at the supermarket can seem like a big hassle, it's a great opportunity for savings. Even though the bill when you run through the check-out lane is usually pretty big, it could be smaller. Here are a few ti...read more

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    by Paul Lines

    There are many ways to save money in supermarkets. All it requires is attention to detail and a willingness to try something new. Do not get tied into the fact that branded is best, because that is not always true. 1) L...read more

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    by Santosh Adsul

    Top ways to save money at the supermarket: 1. Check out for discount sections or any red tagged sale 2. Buy Family packs cause frankly they cost lesser than single packs Tip if youre single or a small family, it mak...read more

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    by Sandra Petersen

    We have three adults, a teen, and a preteen in our household, and over the years I have developed my own strategies for minimizing our grocery budget. Five people and two dogs can eat a lot! 1). I put a master list in a f...read more

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    by Angela Webber

    Suggestions for stretching your food dollars 1. Take the time to look through the weekly grocery advertisments to see who has the best sale prices. 2. Clip and organize coupons. 3. Shop early in the morning or l...read more

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    by Bailey Landon

    Saving money on food and groceries can prove to be difficult when the price of eating tends to cut deep into even the best made budget. Rather than become discouraged and spend money outside of the food budget, try incorpo...read more

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    by Aldo Bonincontro

    There're some important things you can do to minimize costs of supermarket shopping: 1) first of all, have clear in mind what do you really need and write a list only of run out things or nearly, avoiding not necessary pr...read more

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    by S h i r i n

    I have an extremely successful system in place, and even though my suggestions may look weird at the first glance I assure you they work like magic. 1. Always shop on a full stomach. If you haven't noticed till now try...read more

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    by Fb Publications

    1. Have a food budget-what percentage of your income do you have to spend on food? 2. Shop at discount but quality supermarkets 3. Collect discount grocery coupons-many discount grocery coupons can be found online...read more

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