The cost of groceries is going up. The cost of gas is going up. Believe it or not, this can be a good thing. Before you write me off as crazy, hear me out.
What it can do for us is make us more aware of what's happening in our budget. It can make us better stewards of our money. When we're paying almost $5 for a gallon of milk, we say, "ouch!" Little things like that grab our attention and we start looking closer at how we spend our money.
I've run across a cool website that lists 66 ways to save money. The list is categorized into areas such as Transportation, Insurance, Housing, Utilities, etc.
Here's a sample of what you will see when you go there:
Food Purchased At Markets:
You can save hundreds of dollars a year by shopping at lower-priced food stores. Convenience stores often charge the highest price.
You will spend less on food if you shop with a list, take advantage of sales, and purchase basic ingredients, rather than pre-packaged components or ready-made items.
You can save hundreds of dollars a year by comparing price-per-ounce or other unit prices on shelf labels. Stock up on those items with low per-unit costs.
Being smart about your finances frees mind space and energy which you can devote to your calling and Serve Strong!
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