Don’t buy everything in bulk at warehouse stores
Buying bulk items at warehouse stores is not always the best idea or the best value, said Benjamin Glaser, former editor with DealNews.
“You’re already out the cost of membership fees, and then you feel obliged to ‘get your money’s worth’ and ‘avoid return trips’ by buying a lot,” said Glaser. “Plus, buying in bulk always seems like a good deal. But if you check the unit price, you might not always be getting a discount.”
Of course, buying things in bulk can also have an opposite effect, depending on what you buy. For example, toilet paper and diapers are usually some of the best deals at Costco.
Don’t go to the grocery store
There are times when the best thing you can do if you want to manage your finances better is to avoid the grocery store. It might sound weird but being in places like the Dollar Store, where you can find everything from paper plates to cards and everything in between, might be better for your wallet than if going to the regular store.
Obviously, it’s always best to do your research and look at the per-unit cost first before going shopping.
