With food costs rising and falling and rising again, it’s hard to stick
to a budget and save a few dollars at the grocery store. Not to mention the
hassle of looking for the best bang for your buck! Here are a few simple tips
to follow that will help you stay on the right financial track when it’s time
to load your cart.
1. Don’t shop when you’re hungry - You’ve
heard it before, you’ve heard it a thousand times. If you grocery shop on an
empty stomach, chances are you’ll end up with a lot more in your cart than
what’s on your list and in your wallet. Plan out your shopping trip and go
after you’ve had a satisfying meal at home. You’ll be able to concentrate on
your shopping and be able to differentiate between needs and wants easier.
2. Don’t shop on a time limit - If
you’re crunched for time when you stop to shop, you’ll end up grabbing the
first product you see with the label “spaghetti sauce” on it, rather than
looking at all of the brands of sauce and choosing the better deal. If you have
less time to check all of the brands and prices, you’ll most likely spend a lot
more than you anticipated.
3. Make a list - Before you go to the
store, make a clear and concise list of everything that you NEED. Don’t put
down that Ben & Jerry’s ice cream you’ve been thinking about all day-
unless you plan it into your budget. Temptations for buyers are everywhere at
the grocery store. Avoid them with a specific list.
Saving while will truly bring a long list of benefits in your life. Just
like any other changes, this can be a monumental challenge and oftentimes, you
won’t realize its importance until you see it clearly i.e. the savings building
in your credit union account!
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Tweet us and let us know what you want to hear us talk about on Mason
Jar Monday next week using #askhonorcu! To listen to 97.5 Y-Country’s Wild Bill and Honor’s Kaylee Williams talk about saving at the supermarket, listen to the Mason Jar Monday episode below.
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