The TPH team loves Trader Joes.
Whether theyre talking about their favoritemust-have itemsor itsstellar policies, my colleagues rave about TJs.
So Im the black sheep here in the office, because Ive always sworn byWinn-Dixie.
I love its fuel rewards program and easy-to-use app.
Winn-Dixie always has everything that I need, so thats a big reason why its my preferred store.
Lately, though, Ive been wondering:Should I switch to TJs?
Everyones so obsessed with it maybe it could be my one-stop, more affordable shop!
I decided to try grocery shopping at Trader Joes and the results blew me away.
No Interest Til Almost 2027?
The best solution Ive come up with so far is shopping at Winn-Dixie.
This amount of food usually lasts us a week and a half.
Even better, this grocery trip helped me get 5 cents off each gallon of gas with Winn-Dixies fuelperks!
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What Would My Groceries Cost at Trader Joes?
That would add up quickly to about $60 a month.
But what about my beloved fuelperks!?
Would they make up the difference?
But if your purchase is more than $50, the extra amount rolls over to your next purchase.
means a tank of gas would cost me $40.49.
That means my fuelperks!
would only save me about $3.75 a month, compared to just paying full price for gas.
to get a free tank of gas each month, shopping at Winn-Dixie still wouldnt be cost-effective for me.
Those savings would come with a few reservations.
TJs didnt have sugar-free coffee creamer, which was a little disappointing.
To get it, Id have to hit up another grocery store something that I like to avoid.
Also, Ive had TJs dairy products go bad more quickly than I expected.
Whatever the reason, it still makes me a bit skeptical.
I should probably keep my eyes on the prize and pick up my sugar-free creamer elsewhere.
Think of all of the things I could do with an extra $600 a year!
Kelly Smith is a former writer and engagement specialist at The Penny Hoarder.
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