How to Save Money When You Buy Food
Tuesday, 13 April 2010 07:48 | 
Written by Danek S. Kaus |
Gas is not the only thing getting more expensive. Food is also getting costly. If you're looking for ways to spend less while still eating well, follow these tips:
Gas is not the only thing getting more expensive. Food is also getting costly. If you're looking for ways to spend less while still eating well, follow these tips:
Always shop on a full stomach. You'll be less likely to buy expensive impulse items.
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.
You may want to consider buying some generic items. Many of them taste just as good as the brand names.
Take time to read the fliers you get in your mailbox. Look for the store coupons and clip them.
You can reduce your expenses by eliminating some or all of the convenience foods -- the ones that you just heat up. Remember that you pay for all that "convenience."
Before buying any bulk item, look at the unit price and compare it to a standard size package of the same brand. Sometimes the bulk items costs more per unit. Strange as it may seem.
Consider visiting a farmer's market for your produce. You can often save a lot of money on it and get better quality.
Be sure to watch the register as they scan each item. The automatic scanners can make mistakes that will cost you more.
Buy each particular type of produce only when it is in season. Imported produce is much more costly.
Why pay a lot extra for lousy fast food? Consider taking your lunch to work. If you only save three bucks per day, that can add up to an extra $60 per month in your bank account, or about $720 per year -- just for lunch.
When feasible, consider buying the house brand items. Much of the cost of food is the expensive packaging.
Only go down isles where stuff on your list is shelved. It's another way to avoid costly impulse buying.
Consider becoming a member of an organization of consumers who join together to get buying power. They can help you save you a ton of money on your grocery bills. Some can save you 30% to 50% on most items you normally buy.
Gas is not the only thing getting more expensive. Food is also getting costly. If you're looking for ways to spend less while still eating well, follow these tips:
Always shop on a full stomach. You'll be less likely to buy expensive impulse items.
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.
You may want to consider buying some generic items. Many of them taste just as good as the brand names.
Take time to read the fliers you get in your mailbox. Look for the store coupons and clip them.
You can reduce your expenses by eliminating some or all of the convenience foods -- the ones that you just heat up. Remember that you pay for all that "convenience."
Before buying any bulk item, look at the unit price and compare it to a standard size package of the same brand. Sometimes the bulk items costs more per unit. Strange as it may seem.
Consider visiting a farmer's market for your produce. You can often save a lot of money on it and get better quality.
Be sure to watch the register as they scan each item. The automatic scanners can make mistakes that will cost you more.
Buy each particular type of produce only when it is in season. Imported produce is much more costly.
Why pay a lot extra for lousy fast food? Consider taking your lunch to work. If you only save three bucks per day, that can add up to an extra $60 per month in your bank account, or about $720 per year -- just for lunch.
When feasible, consider buying the house brand items. Much of the cost of food is the expensive packaging.
Only go down isles where stuff on your list is shelved. It's another way to avoid costly impulse buying.
Consider becoming a member of an organization of consumers who join together to get buying power. They can help you save you a ton of money on your grocery bills. Some can save you 30% to 50% on most items you normally buy.
About the Author:
Danek S. Kaus is an experienced consumer journalist and author of two self-help books. Learn how to Save Money on Groceries and Get Success Tips to win at life.