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Easy Ways to Save on Groceries Every Month

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1. Use Coupons

Coupons are still one of the best ways to save on groceries. You can do it the old-fashioned way by clipping coupons or using apps like Honey or Rakuten.

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2. Price Match

Many grocery stores will price match. If you find an item at a store for a lower price, and they might lower their price. You can do this using an app like Flipp.

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3. Generic Brands

When shopping, always see if there is a generic or store-brand option. In most cases, the product is exactly the same but has a different label printed on it.

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4. Shop at Different Stores

Plan where to shop. For instance, Walmart may have great prices on pre-packaged goods, but produce may be cheaper elsewhere.

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5. Make a List

Know exactly what you need before you step foot in a grocery store. This will prevent you from overshopping and making impulse purchases.

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6. Meal Prep

Meal prepping not only enables you to save on groceries by limiting what you need to buy but also saves you plenty of time on cooking during the week.

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7. Buy in Bulk

While more expensive up front, buying food in bulk can save you tons in the long run. The best places to save money while loading up on essentials are Costco or Sam’s Club.

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8. Buy in Season

When fruit or veggies are at peak harvest, you can get lots of produce for cheap. If you don’t think you’ll eat that much, consider freezing, drying, or canning the extras.

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9. Buy Frozen or Canned Food

You’ll get the same value out of frozen strawberries versus fresh ones. And in most cases, canned or frozen food is cheaper than the fresh stuff.

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10. Cashback

Cashback credit cards are one of the best money hacks. Use cashback credit cards for expenses you know you have covered and are necessary. Like groceries!

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11. Join Loyalty Programs

Most grocery stores offer loyalty or reward programs, and most are free. You can earn points that you can later redeem for rewards.

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12. Stock Up on Sales

When you see a sale, stock up! Or if there’s an item you might not need right away, wait for a sale to pop up. This is great for non-perishables.

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13. Unit Prices

To help you determine the best value, look at the unit price. Look at the price tag and for smaller print. The unit price is typically located under the main price.

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14. Avoid Shopping Hungry

When you’re hungry, you’ll want to stock up on everything that looks good, even if you don’t need it. Plan to grocery shop after you’ve eaten.

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15. Use What You Already Have

Food waste is a huge problem for many. While making your shopping list and meal plans, take stock of what you currently have.

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16. Shop With a Calculator

Try to keep a running tally of your total while shopping to stay within your grocery budget. One of the best ways to do this is to use a calculator.

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17. Leave Kids at Home

If you can, leave the kiddos at home! They will encourage you to get more than you need, whether that’s cereal or a candy bar at checkout. 

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18. Check Expiration Dates

When shopping, always look at when something expires. You don’t want to buy food and have it go bad, even if it’s non-perishable!

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19. Use Ibotta

Ibotta is a rebate app that you can use in a few ways to save on groceries in-store or online. You can submit your grocery bill for in-store purchases and get cashback.

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20. Order Groceries

Looking to reduce impulse buys? You can order your groceries ahead of time and only get exactly what you came for.