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Saving money on food
some approaches
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paying attention to loss-leader sales and deals in store apps ($5 off $25 or whatever)
being aware of unit pricing. For example, buy pasta at $1/lb or less or whatever your cutoff is.
have substitutes in mind: if this thing is unusually pricey swap it for something else
watching for “manager's specials” discounts on items about to go out of date
clearance racks
etc
frugal meal planning
grocery tax
Some states tax groceries; you may want to stock up before entering them:
States that tax groceries (rate if not fully taxed): Alabama, Arkansas (3%), Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois (1%), Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri (1.225%), Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee (5.5%), Utah (1.75%), Virginia (1.5% + 1% local option tax), and West Virginia (5%)
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