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    How to Save Money at the Grocery Store

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    Grocery trips are a necessity for every household. If you feel like your grocery shopping has been getting out of hand and you're spending more than you'd like lately, it's time to take some action.

    Price surges have been at an all-time high lately, and it's without apprehension that we want to save as much money as possible while still choosing robust produce and products from the store.

    There's no harm in looking for strategic ways to save money when you're loading up your cart for your weekly or monthly groceries.

    Here are practical ways you can save money during your trips to the grocery store!

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    • Look at what you have and make a list of the essentials you need at home. Taking an inventory of what you have will help you save a lot of money when you go grocery shopping. Before you decide to buy that loaf of bread or milk, check first if you still have some stock of it left.
    • Pull up the calculator on your phone during grocery shopping so you can estimate the price and also see if you've gone above the budget. This also ensures that you're not grabbing unnecessary produce into your cart.
    • Don't get too persuaded when you see a sale. It's smarter to stick to your list than be coaxed by the sales that you see. Grocery stores do sales for products or items that are not selling so more often than not, these are probably items that you don't need in your kitchen.
    • Restrict your trips to the grocery store. The less you go to the store, the less likely you're going to have impulse purchases.
    • Raid your pantry. Your kitchen already has items inside that you may have overlooked. Try searching inside and see what kind of meal you can make for the day or night. Although you still have to buy a few items that you're missing, you can still save a lot by using what you already have in store.
    • Shop the store brand. It's best to shop for the store label. Places like Whole Foods, Trader Joe, Walmart, Target, or any grocery store in your area, chances are they're always going to be cheaper.
    • Check out the Sunday newspaper for some coupons. The newspaper is a substantial investment as this will bring you sales that apply to the items that you'll be purchasing. Just make sure you're not buying more of what you're intending to.
    • Say no to online grocery shopping. Yes, they're convenient. But they can also get too costly. Usually, you will not find the size that you're looking for and you'll be forced to get the bigger one.
    • Pay expert attention to the cashier. Mistakes can happen, so keep your eyes out for every price rung up.
    • Learn about the sale cycles. Pay attention to when your favorite items will go on sale and how much they'll be when the price drops. This way, you can predict when the sales will go before they even start!

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