Finding it hard to make that dollar stretch?

You're not alone. Many of us are feeling the pinch of inflation. With higher gas prices and housing costs reaching into the stratosphere, it's becoming harder and harder to save.

Wondering how you can squeeze more money out of your paycheck?

There's no doubt about it. The price of everything is going up.  In addition, we are constantly being bombarded with enticing ads that tempt us to buy all sorts   of things we don't need robbing us of the ability to save. We need to be more careful of how and where we spend our money. Start with saving money basics.

Worried you won't have enough money to retire?

In order to start saving all the money that you'll need for retirement, you need to take 3 steps to set you on the road to saving money big time. If you can't manage theses 3 steps, you will forever be playing catch-up.

If you're finding it hard to save money today, you've come to the right place.  

Maybe The Best Way To Save Money On Groceries Is To Change Grocery Stores

Your favorite supermarket is just 2 miles from your home. It's convenient. But would you drive 5 miles if it meant that you could save 30% on your grocery bill? That's what happened to me. I shopped at my neighborhood Albertson's for years, but many of my friends were shopping at Winco, a store that was 5 miles or more from their homes because of their fantastic prices. One day I was out and about and had to grocery shop. I decided to try Winco. That decision saved me at least 30% on my grocery bill that day. I've been going there ever since. Old habits are hard to break, but I didn't have a problem switching my store loyalty when I discovered how much I saved. Could this be you?

Maybe you don't have a Winco, but you probably have something similar in your area. And if you don't have a supermarket that's quite as cheap, you might try doing some of your shopping at a Grocery Outlet store. You may not recognize some of the brands, but there are bargains galore at these stores. Even gas station mini-marts can be the source of bargains for staples like milk. Also, check out the grocery aisles at places like dollar stores or Big Lots that have hundreds of grocery bargains. You won't find gourmet items at these stores, but there a lot of staple items at unbelievably low prices. You'll also find good prices online for dozens of items at Amazon Grocery.

Try changing your grocery shopping habit and you could save just like I did.

Happy Savings,
The Saving Lady

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