7 Simple Ways to Save Money

4. Set up a plan before you go to the grocery store

Take some time every week and try to decide in advance your meals for the following seven days. Once you do that, create a list of the groceries you’d need to make those meals. Only then should you go food shopping. This way, you’ll be able to buy only the foods you really need and take advantage of any coupons that might be available in your local stores. Also, it will be less likely you’re tempted to buy food that you won’t need for the week ahead. Another tip: Never go shopping when you’re hungry – you’ll end up buying more food than you need because your eyes will be bigger than your belly!