#6 – Save Money on Your Groceries
You can save a lot of money simply by changing where you shop, changing what you buy or not buying ’stuff’ that you don’t really need. For example, do you tend to buy over-priced premium or top-brand products when you could get virtually identical products for much cheaper? Research has shown that for most products, less known or Supermarket own brands are as good as leading brands – but are often significantly cheaper. Try experimenting – just change a few top branded products in your shopping basket for lesser-known and Supermarket brands and see if the alternatives are as good. If they are – stick with them and then save more money by experimenting with more products.
Also, how many times do you walk down shop isles and get tempted to buy something you don’t really need because it’s at a reduced price or part of a special offer such as ‘buy one get one free’? There’s nothing wrong with treating yourself or your family now and again, but stop wasting money on things you don’t need! As a final tip in this area, be sure to use any loyalty cards that various shops or Supermarkets may be running. The points you receive usually entitle you to a percentage off your shopping as well as access to special deals on products that you already buy.