These Are Some Easy Hacks To Save You Money At the Grocery Store During the Holiday Season

When it comes to groceries, here are some simple money moves you can make to stretch your paycheck a little bit further.

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00:00Inflation may have you in penny-pinching mode, but it doesn't have to be an uphill battle.

00:08As reported by the Penny Hoarder, if you're not doing these things already, you're leaving

00:12money on the table.

00:14First, find out exactly which day your local grocery store marks down items.

00:19This will vary by store, but usually there's a specific day of the week where items that

00:23are close to expiring are discounted.

00:25Similarly, if you're in a major U.S. city, see if the app Too Good to Go operates in

00:31your area.

00:32The sustainability-minded app has partnered with various businesses across the U.S. to

00:37reduce food waste by selling grab bags of unsold perishables and leftovers that would

00:42normally be thrown away at a third of their normal cost.

00:46Second, if you're using a meal kit or grocery delivery service, you really end up paying

00:51a premium for their convenience.

00:53Instead, switch to curbside pickup at your nearest grocery store.

00:57You still have to leave the house, but it's faster than a full grocery run and a smart

01:03way to stick to your grocery list, since you won't be tempted to load up your cart in

01:07the store.

01:08But the next time you are in the grocery store, here's a simple rule to follow.

01:13Check the top and bottom shelves of the aisle for the best deal.

01:17Grocery stores know most people only look in the middle, so no surprise, that's where

01:21they put the more expensive items.