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5 Easy Budget Categories to Reduce

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And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. If you make this one simple change, you will reduce your grocery spending substantially. When you walk into a grocery store with a plan, you eliminate impulse & duplicate purchases. Meal planning really is that effective.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. Determine your Buy Price and Stock up when you find a good deal. The ‘buy’ price is the price per unit that you are willing to spend on food.

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How to Save Money on Groceries

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When I plan a menu, my spending is generally under control. When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. Determine your Buy Price and Stock up when you find a good deal. The ‘buy’ price is the price per unit that you are willing to spend on food.

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How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!)

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I list tons of ideas: How to Slash Your Grocery Spending . If you’re spending too much at restaurants, read: 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out . This is not a once and done deal. 31 Days to Find $1000 – I was able to find over $1000 with these ideas. Budgeting is a lifelong habit.

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