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Just about everyone is strapped for money, time or both. These food tips will help you learn how to save money at the grocery store, keep food fresh for longer and give you a better understanding of all your ingredients.

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These Are the Top 10 Most Wasted Foods

You know avocados are on this list.

The Ultimate Budget Grocery List: 100+ Cheapest Groceries

The cost of groceries has jumped more than 12% in the past year. Here's how to make a budget grocery...


I Meal Plan Every Week—and It Saves Me Thousands of Dollars a Year

An hour of meal planning each week saves me about $500 a month. Here's how I do it.


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The 18 Things Chefs Buy at Costco

We all know how great the deals can be at Costco—so it should come as no surprise that professional chefs...


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12 Things You Think Are Cheaper at Aldi but Aren’t

Shopping at Aldi is generally gentle on your wallet...but not every item on their shelves is a bargain. Here's what...

25 Kitchen Mistakes That Are Costing You Money

Don't let these common shopping, kitchen and cooking habits drain your savings


18 Kitchen Gadgets That Are a Complete Waste of Money

Does your Sushi Bazooka, Bacon Master, or Robot Nutcracker bring you joy? Unlikely! Stave off kitchen gadget temptation, and clutter,...

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10 Things at Costco You Can’t Buy Anywhere Else

Costco is synonymous with big deals and bulk shopping! We rounded up the best things you can buy—only at the...


How to Coupon: A Beginner’s Guide to Couponing

These expert-approved tips for how to coupon will turn your next shopping trip into a savings extravaganza


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The Best Restaurant Deals at Your Favorite Chains

Eating out doesn't have to break the bank.


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20 Grocery Store Items with the Highest Markups

You can save a bundle by learning how to get the best deals on these surprisingly expensive items