How to Go Grocery Shopping With Fifty Dollars in the Bank

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Know what you need.

   Make a detailed list, organized by the area of the store you will find the item (produce, deli, meats, dairy, frozen, grocery, etc.).
   
   You can customize the list to fit the aisles at your favorite store and save a lot of time.
   
   This will also keep you from impulse shopping as you can just grab-and-go with most items.
   
   Buy only the items on your list!
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   Step 2: Look at your list again to make sure you haven't grabbed any extra items you don't really need.

   ,, This means food (no specialty items) and toilet paper.
   
   Allow yourself few if any luxuries. , They are an excellent way to save money on certain items.
   
   Make sure that the coupons that you have can be used in your store.
   
   Mark your list with a "c" or other symbol to remind yourself that you have a coupon for that item. ,,
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   Step 3: Shop at a low-cost grocery store or discount outlet.

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   Step 4: Buy only necessities.

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   Step 5: Use coupons.

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   Step 6: Allocate a little extra money for taxes unless you live somewhere without food taxes.

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   Step 7: Buy generic or store brand instead of the expensive name brands.

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