How to Save Big Bucks Grocery Shopping
Groceries are one of many families' biggest expenses after their rent or mortgage. Finding ways to save money at the grocery store is also one of the first things suggested when families are trying to get out of debt. There are steps you can take to reduce your out-of-pocket costs while still eating the foods you want. While you'll never leave the store with $600 worth of groceries for $2, saving even a quarter of your bill can help your pocketbook.
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Instructions
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Collect coupon inserts from your local Sunday newspaper. Check with your paper delivery person to see whether he can give you any leftover inserts on Sundays. You will need at least five sets of inserts each week to make a dent in your grocery bill.
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Look at the local sale advertisement from grocery stores in your area. Compare the store sales with the coupons you have on hand.
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Make a grocery list with the sales ad and your coupons handy. If an item is on sale and you have a coupon for it, making your out-of-pocket is close to free or free, purchase as much as possible. Stocking up on groceries when it costs you very little keeps you from paying full price when you run out of an item.
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Sign up for and use store rewards programs. A sale, coupon and store rewards can combine to pay you in the long run.
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Tips & Warnings
Always keep your coupons with you when grocery shopping. You never know when an item you have a coupon for will be put on clearance, making it free.
Grocery stores have varying coupon policies. Not knowing the policy before you go shopping can end up costing you a lot of money and embarrassment at the cash register.
