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7 Tips to Save on Groceries

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Seven Money Saving Grocery Shopping Tips A Little Homework Planning before you head off to the supermarket will help you shop more economically. Read the newspaper and circulars for the best deals. Choosing the Right Store For basic grocery needs many grocery stores now offer excellent product and price selection, frequent shoppers programs, and double coupon days. Eat First! Grocery stores know the power of the sweet smell of freshly baked bread. Just one sniff will ignite the appetite and send even the most hardened shopper down the aisle grabbing for anything that looks good. Coupons, Rebates, and Frequent Shopper Programs You can save hundreds of dollars a year by taking advantage of product incentives. Even the less enthusiastic coupon clipper can shave an average of ten percent off their bottom-line by cashing in a small handful of coupons per trip. Click here for money saving coupons! Store Brands - Try it, You May Like it! The days of generic type packaging and bland tasting fo

Do you have trip plans this spring?

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Gas prices are expected to hit a record $4 a gallon buy July. Here are a few tips to help you save on fuel. Use lower octane . Use the lowest grade octane appropriate for your car. This can create some real savings. Using a higher grade unnecessary and simply a waste of money. Pump up your tires. Don't drive on underinflated tires. This causes tires to wear down more quickly and lower your car's gas mileage. Brian Moody, road test editor at Edmunds.com says "Tires that have low pressure offer more resistance so the engine is going to work harder to keep the car at 60." Replace air filters. Change you air filter regularly. When the engine air filter clogs with dirt, dust and bugs, it causes your engine to work harder and your car becomes less fuel-efficient. By replacing a clogged air filter, you could