From the monthly archives:

January 2009

Watch out for the Supermarket “Limit Sale” Trick

January 23, 2009

Grocery stores have become masters of consumer psychology and use their knowledge about our purchasing behavior to get us to buy more than we need. Supermarkets frequently take our assumptions and use these very same assumptions against us. 
Cases in point:
We assume you save more when you buy in bulk.  Yet, in some cases, supermarkets purposefully [...]

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Save Money Eating Out By Going Ethnic

January 19, 2009

We all love a great dining experience. Yet eating out can get quite expensive. In a previous post, we discussed ways to save big while dining out. There is another little known secret people are using to enjoy a great restaurant experience.
To save money go ethnic. Simply choose an ethnic restaurant and your wallet will [...]

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How to Avoid the Hectic Lifestyle Food Trap

January 15, 2009

A recent United States Bureau of Labor Statistics study reveals that 44% of our food dollars are spent on meals made outside of the home! Not only are these meals generally less nutritious, but they’re usually much more expensive than meals made at home. Consequently, we can save a tremendous amount of money simply by [...]

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How Aldi Supermarkets Can Dramatically Reduce Your Grocery Bill

January 10, 2009

Every time I walk out of my local Aldi grocery store I can’t help but flash a big smile thinking about how much money I’ve just saved.  If you haven’t shopped an Aldi’s recently, then you’re  missing out on one of the best kept secrets in the entire grocery industry. Business analyst have taken notice and think Aldi’s [...]

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What Savvy Family Cooks Are Using to Provide Great Meals at Budget Prices

January 7, 2009

A USA Today newspaper series recently followed two families in their attempts to slash their grocery bills.  During the time that the selected families were followed the Jones family was able to reduce their food budget by 28%, in part through the use of a slow cooker.
More and more families like the Jone’s are realizing [...]

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Simple Ways to Save on the Cost of Bread

January 1, 2009

With the rise in agricultural costs over the past year, the price of bread and bakery products can cause sticker shock. Here are 7 great tips for saving on bread products.
Try the store brand. Store brands have made significant improvements in quality over the past decade. Now store brand products are on par or exceed [...]

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