An average American spends 17% of their income on food, so if your income is $60,000 that’s more that $10,000 you spend on food each year. Would you like to pay off your debt faster? Saving money on food will help you.

Here are some tips on how to cut your grocery bill in half.

Before we start I have to point out that I am against cheap junk food. If you try to “save money” by eating crap, you will end up spending more on pills and doctors. Being sick is very expensive in this country, so do yourself a favor and avoid junk as much as possible.

My first tip to save money on groceries is to never go to the store without coupons. Many people are too lazy searching for coupons, clipping and printing them. Using coupons can save you hundreds or even thousands dollars a year and it is really not that hard. ‘Couponing” is a very good habit of every frugalista.

Second tip would be not going to the store hungry. Hunger makes you buy much more stuff that you really need.

Buy in bulk. Buying stuff in bulk can save you tons of money not only on food but on gas as well. Get membership to stores like BJ or SamsClub. It is not free to join, but if you have a family, it is well worth it.

Learn how to cook. Making from scratch is not only much cheaper, but much healthier for you as well.

Shop local. No doubt, it is much more convenient to go to the supermarket and get a full trunk of food once or twice a month, but it is not really cheaper. If you buy stuff from local farmers, you can save quite a bit. Plus, you are supporting your local communities.

Try to follow these tips for a few months and you will be amazed how much money you save. Just make sure not to spend these money on some junk. Put them towards your debt.

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