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How to Save Money on Groceries

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When I don’t plan, I make multiple trips to the store, eat out too often, and most certainly blow our budget. That is a lot of money, so I plan our meals. We use Cetaphil and it is pricey, so I took advantage of that money-saving tip. There’s a reason why menu planning is #1 on this list.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

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What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? We are very blessed that my husband earns enough so that I have been able to stay at home and homeschool–so my “why” in saving money is to balance that out. Also, growing our own food.

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10 Smart Ways to Become Debt Free

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The interviewees also found that cutting their food spending freed up quite a bit of money to apply towards debt. Maureen used coupons and money-saving apps, like Checkout 51 and Snap, to save money at the grocery store. Eating out daily will add up. Ruth held monthly pantry challenges.

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