Good to Know

Lower your grocery bill before even setting a foot in the store

Before going shopping a quick look at what is already in pantry, fridge, and freezer can provide inspiration for next week’s meal ideas. Make a list of items you are still missing, and stick to the list when you are in the store!

How to Save Money at the Grocery Store

Saving at the grocery store mostly happens before the actual shopping trip. Meal planning and creating a shopping list are helpful strategies to counteract stores' attempts to maximize customer spending.

• Clever grocery-store marketing strategies tempt consumers to overspend
• Planning ahead and sticking to a shopping list helps resist temptations in every aisle

Why buying dried beans instead of canned is cheaper

Canned beans are convenient. Dried beans are cheap. The gap between the two is some forward planning and fairly little effort.

Store brands and branded products often come from the same factory

Buying store brands does not mean sacrificing quality or taste.