| Almost everyone needs or wants to save money for | | | | |
| time to time. Some expenditures can not be changed | | | | |
| easily; like rent, car payments, insurance. Saving on | | | | |
| food is a goal many try to accomplish. Some don't | | | | 3. Store brands are always the cheapest buy. False. |
| succeed at it as well as they can or quit after awhile | | | | Sales frequently bring brand names close to store |
| like a smoker trying to quit. One of the budget items | | | | brands. Add a coupon or buy at a 2 for 1 sales price, |
| people can adjust is money spent on food and dining. It | | | | brand names are less. |
| is not as hard as believed if approached with | | | | |
| forethought and learning what works for others. | | | | |
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| | | | 4. You save more money by shopping several stores. |
| | | | False. How much is your time worth? How much more |
| The average American family today dines out and | | | | will you spend on gas? Would you be able to stick to |
| uses convenience foods far more often than families | | | | a set list when you shop more than one store? On a |
| did 25 years ago. This budget area offers an excellent | | | | weekly basis, our finding is one particular store will |
| way to spend less while still eating well. To save the | | | | usually be your best buying location. |
| most know certain shopping truths. To know how | | | | |
| something works, you sometimes need to know what | | | | |
| doesn't work. | | | | |
| | | | 5. Buying the largest package sizes save more. False. |
| | | | The larger volume package does not always save |
| | | | money. Plus, is there any waste? Can you use it all? |
| 5 myths of saving money on food | | | | |
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| | | | 6. It takes a long time to prepare to save money. |
| 1. To save money you have to use coupons. False. | | | | False. Our weekly grocery trip is planned in less than |
| You can save money on food without using coupons, | | | | one hour, rarely longer except for big events. Most of it |
| but it takes a little more planning. Two for one item | | | | I do sitting in front of my favorite TV show. |
| sales and special holiday sales can help particularly. | | | | |
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| | | | Each of the above six myths are incorrect. Want to |
| 2. Wholesale stores are always better to shop at. | | | | save money? Take a look at how you are shopping |
| False. While certain items bought in quantity offer | | | | and what assumptions you are making. Taking time to |
| significant savings, the choice of what you need or | | | | check out those assumptions may save you from |
| want may not be there. Check the price to be sure it | | | | making some costly mistakes.L. C. Peterson is a |
| is a better price! | | | | freelance writer and web marketing consultant. |