HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON SHOPPING

Do you find yourself short on money before your next paycheck arrives? Living paycheck to paycheck can feel overwhelming. If you find yourself in this situation or maybe you are simply looking for a way to save a few extra dollars, little changes can make a big difference.

Here are 10 easy tips to save money while shopping at the grocery store:

Create a budget With a budget, you can plan how much you will allow yourself to spend on groceries each week. For this to work, you must stick to the budget without exceptions. Make a list Make a list before you go shopping with all the groceries you will need for the week. Bring the list with you and stick to what is on it. When you have a list, you can avoid aisles that don’t have what you need in an effort to avoid temptation to stray from the list.

Using reusable bags

Reusable bags are durable and can prevent them from ripping or tearing so you can use them for multiple purposes. Say goodbye to spilled groceries, multiple trips, and double bagging. Moreove, Many stores are beginning to impose an extra charge for plastic bags. By bringing your own reusable bag, you are saving money each time you go to the grocery store, buy a new outfit, or run errands. Many stores, if they don’t charge for plastic, are offering an incentive for bringing your own bag. So either way you look at it, you’re saving money on each purchase.