Look for manager markdowns
A good idea when buying food is to keep an eye out for manager markdowns. Why, you ask? Well, “manager markdowns offer savings of up to 50 percent off on meat, poultry and fish nearing its expiration date,” said Woroch. “Plan your meal around these manager markdowns, then cook what you want to eat right away and freeze the rest for later, so it doesn’t spoil.”
Considering meat is one of the priciest items on your shopping list, if you manage to find a 50 percent markdown, you could effortlessly avoid a dent in your shopping budget.
Know what not to buy
I know it’s easy and convenient to buy all your items at the grocery store but it’s not always the best option for your finances. Batteries, cooking supplies and greeting cards are among the products you should skip buying at the market.
“Batteries are cheapest at warehouse club stores or big-box stores like Target, while cooking tools can be found for less at discount stores like HomeGoods or Walmart,” said Woroch. “For greeting cards, go no further than the dollar store to find 50 cent options to save anywhere from $2 to $4 a pop.”
