The Top Money-Saving Grocery Hacks to Enhance Your Budget

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Wish you knew how to enhance your social security budget? No worries! Jill and Tawra from Living On A Dime are ready and willing to show you the top money-saving grocery hacks they’ve developed over time. Stretch that social security further and still eat healthy starting right away

The first tip they share is to stop eating so much. Of course, this doesn’t mean starving yourself. It simply means eating smaller portions at mealtimes and only a few healthy snacks per day instead of having huge, expensive meals three times per day. Not only will this save money on your grocery bill, but it can also help you shrink your waistline and spend less money on healthcare.


Next, always shop for items you see on the sales flier or stocked in the clearance section first. These items typically move fast, and you don’t want to miss out on these great deals.


Then, make sure you always keep a pantry stockpile. When prices are way down, buy extra of each of the shelf-stable foods you regularly consume. That way, you’re never forced to buy something at full price just to complete a recipe.

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You can also enhance your social security budget by stockpiling sale items and freezing them. Freezing refrigerated items keeps them lasting a lot longer and saves you money when you’re on a fixed income.


Jill also points out that making everything from scratch isn’t always cost-saving. For example, if you could pick up an extra job or freelance client in the time it takes to make something from scratch, it makes a lot more sense to buy that item on sale and bank the extra cash.


Other top money-saving grocery hacks these ladies recommend to anyone looking to stretch their social security budget include repurposing leftovers and checking out their Dining On A Dime Cookbook for meal-prepping ideas.

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