SACRAMENTO, Calif. — According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the flu season is expected to peak between December and February. With the continuing coronavirus pandemic, on top of the upcoming flu season, 52% of Americans plan to stockpile this fall according to a new study from Sports and Leisure Research Group.
Before you buy all the toilet paper in sight, The Wall Street Journal says, grocery store chains are in full force making sure they can meet stockpiling demands.
But there is a catch, grocery sales are rising. The study found that a typical bill for the week of October 2nd was $72, up 11% for the week.
So whether you plan on stockpiling, or shop week-to-week, here are three tips to save you money at the store.
- Switch from name brand to store brand. For example, if you switch from name brand to store brand coffee, you can save $700.00 a year.
- Be aggressive when it comes to coupons.
- Don't wait for the coupon to come to you, buy them in bulk online, and maximize your savings by picking and choosing what you need. Ebay is a great start!
Know the rules of the game when it comes to grocery store language.
- The "Sell by" date tells the store how long to display products for sale
- "Best if used by" is a recommendation for best quality or flavor, not safety
- "Use by" indicates when a product will start deteriorating in quality and flavor as determined by the manufacturer
