2. Cut corners

From the grocery store to your local mall, prices are increasing across the board. To cut your food shopping costs, go for store brands over name brands. The quality is the same, but you’ll cut costs significantly. Visit Web sites like coolsavings.com or valpak.com. And get a store card. This way you’ll get automatic discounts. And of course, never shop on an empty stomach - chances are you’ll be more vulnerable to temptations.

To avoid the markups at the mall, take advantage of local resources. Check out yardsalesearch.com to find sales in your area. You can also check out freecycle.com. This is an Internet-based group that links up people who are getting rid of stuff with people who want it. All of the items are given away for free.

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