5 Ways to Save Money on Groceries

1. Check local store ads for weekly deals on things on fruits, vegetables and meat. *Be sure to use these items within 3 days of purchase; they are usually on sale due to overstock and near their expirations dates.

2.Be flexible on brand choices; if one brand is on sale that week, buy it and then whichever is on sale the next week.

3. Look for buy one get one free deals; avoid complicated deals unless you can actually use all the items involved.

4. Buy generic whenever possible. If you truly prefer the name brand, buy it; but at least try the cheaper version to know if you are getting your money's worth.

5. Only use coupons for something that you would buy anyway, not just because you have a coupon for it.