From gas prices to travel and entertainment, everyone’s talking about inflation right now. If you’re anything like us, your wallet feels it most when you make your weekly grocery trip. When did food get so expensive?
Fortunately, there are ways you can save — a lot of ways, actually. Read on for our best hacks for saving money on your weekly grocery shop.
1. Check out the store circular
Most grocery stores have weekly circulars with their best sales, deals, and coupons. Review yours to plot out your shopping trip and see if you can stock up on anything. Or, plan your week’s meals according to what’s on sale!
Pro Tip: You can save more by being brand-agnostic. If you’re willing to let go of brand loyalty, you can use coupons to try new brands and get the same food for cheaper. Cha-ching!
2. Use coupon apps
If clipping coupons isn’t for you, go the digital route and download a coupon app like Ibotta. With the app, you can earn cash rebates for items you’re already purchasing, from brand-name foods to generic items like milk and produce.
Ibotta is available at most grocery stores, and even other stores as well — if you want to extend your savings beyond the aisle!
3. Join your store’s loyalty program
One of the best ways to save on groceries is to join your store’s loyalty program. From exclusive sales to percentage-off discounts, the savings rack up quickly.
Pro Tip: Review the program terms for multiple stores in your area. It may be worth switching to another grocery store!
4. Become a product reviewer
Grocery store loyalty programs often share discounts, but they rarely give things away entirely for free. For that, you’ll want to join a product sampling program like BzzAgent!
BzzAgent partners with major grocery store brands to offer free samples in return for honest reviews. Learn more and sign up for free.
Here are just a few of the food products BzzAgent reviewers got to enjoy completely for free!
