The Money Coach has some tips that could save you some money at the checkout line.
HOUSTON — Right now, people are watching their money. Between the stock market and tariffs, people are nervous and want to make every cent count.
“Well, everyone’s budgets are tight these days, and we all have to eat, though. So fortunately, there are some smart ways to save at the grocery store,” Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, aka the Money Coach, said.
The Money Coach said solution No. 1 is that sometimes the sales price is overrated. She explained there is another number on the price tag that can better help you decide what to throw in the basket.
“Shop by the unit cost. And this one tip alone can save you over $1,000 a year. And by this, I mean look at the unit price of everything that you’re buying,” The Money Coach said.
Also, don’t be afraid to leave the fancy labels behind.
“The labels I’m talking about are the food products that are top shelf, where the manufacturers are selling premium products. So instead, if you go with generic versions of foods, you’ll save typically 25 to 35%,” The Money Coach said.
The Money Coach said the bigger brands don’t cost more due to better taste, but rather larger marketing budgets than the lesser-known brands. She added that there are certain items around the house that we buy every week that we don’t need.
“Things that you might use and then throw away, anything that’s tossable, that’s a clue that you might want to slash that from your budget. So instead of having a whole, you know, closet full of paper towels or napkins, you can use some rags around the house that you can wash and then reuse,” the Money Coach said.
The Money Coach added that you can save on cleaning supplies. She recommended leaving the overpriced products at the store and using a homemade mix of vinegar and water instead. If that doesn’t work for you, use less laundry detergent by diluting it with a little water so it lasts longer.
