How to Save More Money in Wal-Mart

Shopping at Wal-Mart is a good way to save money and get good deals. Here are some ideas for stretching your shopping budget even further at the retail giant.

Instructions

1. Clip coupons and sale flyers. Wal-Mart price matches all local competitors, so ad prices for any of your local stores can be considered ads for Wal-Mart. Consolidate your shopping and get all the good deals in one store. This tip is especially helpful for food shopping in a supercenter where you can get all of the weekly produce sales in one location.

2. Consider purchasing the Wal-Mart brand product. Wal-Mart's Sam's Choice and Equate brands are priced significantly lower than the brand-name competitors and are typically of comparable quality. Examine the ingredients and cost and decide if the Wal-Mart generic brand is right for your family.

3. Keep an eye on rollbacks. Wal-Mart often cuts its own low prices through a policy called rollbacks. They are clearly marked, and usually located in the aisle on a display. If you are not in immediate need of an item, you can watch it for a few weeks to see if the price will be rolled back. You can typically save 10% or more with price rollbacks.

4. Take advantage of generic prescriptions at Wal-Mart. The discount chain is now offering many generic prescription drugs for a low cost, and this practice now accounts for almost 40% of Wal-Mart's total pharmacy sales. This discount is especially helpful for families with no prescription drug coverage or no health insurance plan.

5. Shop clearance. Wal-Mart often offers great items at clearance prices, especially at the end of a season and after holidays. Shop ahead for next year and save a bundle. Wal-Mart no longer has a clearance section for all items, so you have to search each section for the deals.