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How to Shop Frugally

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By Linda Goffigan
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To shop frugally and save lots of money follow these three steps:

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  1. Step 1

    Step One: Shop at the discount stores instead of the higher end stores. You will find that places such as TJ Maxx, and Marshalls hav the same merchandise as Macy’s. There may be a bit of a flaw but is unnoticeable and in excellent condition to be sold at a reduced cost. Do not shop at a store just because it is a high end store but consider stepping down a bit and shopping at the Walmarts and the K-Marts. These stores carry household and family products that are comparable to the high end stores but without the expensive price tags.

  2. Step 2

    Step Two: Join a big box discount grocery chain that requires a small fee for membership such as Costco or Sam’s Club, a subsidiary of Walmart. These stores offer discount groceries for bulk buying and the savings is tremendous. With the bargains and the discounts gained at these stores, you will be amazed that you may only have to make groceries once a month. If you make groceries only once a month, you will save gas on transportation to the groceries because you will only be making the trip once a month. If you only make groceries once a month, you will not be forced to make unnecessary purchases because you will not be entering the store more than once a month.

  3. Step 3

    Step Three: Consider purchase vintage items that can be reused and result in saving you tons of money. The vintage shops have fashions that are wearable today and are quite stylish. In fact, Old Navy and Walmart have incorporated a brand called Vintage where the clothes have the look of vintage even though the product is quite new. Consignment shops and thrift shops are places where you can purchase discount household goods for your family. Make a trip to one of these discount stores, discount grocery chains, consignment shops, and thrift shops and you would have learned how to shop frugally.

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