Its not your imagination.
Groceries really are getting more expensive.
Youre seeing it at the checkout counter.
All those costs get passed on to consumers.
No wonder youre feeling squeezed.
But we have some tips for you budget-conscious grocery shoppers thatll save you actual money.
But thats not always the case.
Probably not as good as youd like.
It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings.
But what if your car breaks down, or you have a sudden medical bill?
Ask one of these companies to help…
Theres no need to do any math here.
Perennial Useful Advice
OK, heres three in one.
Youve heard these oldies-but-goodies before, and they still apply:
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Everybodys got to eat.
You may as well earn a little money back while your groceries are being bagged up.
For your efforts, youll earn gift cards to places like Amazon or Walmart.
You candownload the free Fetch Rewards app hereto start getting free gift cards.
Over a million people already have, so they must be onto something.
Shop Groceries Online (or At Least Pantry Items!)
If you have a massive shopping list, grocery shopping can easily become overwhelming.
When we checked, we found deals at Target, Safeway, Sams Club, Boxed and Walmart.
It takes less than 60 seconds tocreate a Rakuten account.
All you need is an email address.
Just have someone deliver it to your door and earn cash back along the way!
Stop Overpaying for Groceries You Order Online
Do you pick up groceries at Walmart after shopping online first?
Thats exactly what thisfree servicedoes.
Lets say youre shopping for a new pair of shoes, and you assume youve found the best price.
If there are any available coupon codes, theyll also automatically be applied to your order.
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In the last year, this has saved people $160 million.
you’re free to get started in just a few clicks tosee if youre overpaying online.
Try preparing for the week ahead with some meal planning.
This goes beyond just making a shopping list.
It also prevents you from spending extra cash on emergency lunches or late-night takeout.
First, figure out how many meals youre responsible for making every week.
If its just you, your answer might be 21: seven breakfasts, lunches and dinners.
Now figure out how much food youll need to buy to make it until your next grocery trip.
Stocking up on sale items also helps you freeze meals for the future.
Its too good to be true, right?
Unlike other sites, InboxDollars pays you in cash no points or gift cards.
Its already paid its users more than $56 million.
Signing up takes about one minute, and youll immediately receivea $5 bonusto get you started.
The bottom line is, prices at your grocery store are going to keep going up.
Like it or not, that includes the price of everything you eat.
Any of these strategies will help.
Just pick one to start with.
Mike Brassfield ([email protected]) is a senior writer at The Penny Hoarder.
Hes a dad so he spends a lot of time at the grocery store.
*Capital One Shopping compensates us when you get the extension using the link provided.
(Can you sense my millennial sarcasm there?)
You know which ones were talking about: rent, utilities, cell phone bill, insurance, groceries…
