5 Tricks to Drastically Cut Your Supermarket Costs

5 Easy Tricks That Help Me Save Money at the Supermarket

Feeding my family has become expensive. Read on for a few ways I've been able to cut my grocery costs.

1. Shopping with a list

• Making a list of grocery items helps me stay focused at the supermarket.
• I make it a rule to not venture into aisles if they don't contain an item on my list to avoid impulse buys.
• Use tools like Google Keep for easy list-making.

2. Downloading digital coupons

• Log into your supermarket account online and load all of that week's digital coupons to your store rewards card for quick savings.

3. Shopping kid-free

• Shopping without kids can help you avoid impulse purchases and stay focused on your budget.
• Consider shopping in the evening if you can't do it during the day.

4. Loading up on store brands

• Choosing store brands for items like rice and pasta can be a budget-friendly option.
• Don't disregard store brands as they can save you money without compromising quality.

5. Using the right credit card

• Pay for groceries with a credit card that offers more than 1% cash back in that category.
• Consider applying for a credit card with better supermarket rewards for extra savings on your regular shopping.

With food prices on the rise, these simple tricks can help you reduce your supermarket expenses and manage your budget more effectively.