When it comes to grocery shopping, nearly everybody can afford to save a little bit of cash on their purchases. We all shop for groceries, and most of us are constantly seeking ways to save time and money when we do it. Here's a look at some tools that can help. A trip to the grocery store can be risky for the wallets and waistlines of consumers - lots of temptations, all of them with a price tag. To keep lists and opportunities to save some cash in hand throughout a shopping trip, Shopsmart Magazine recommends a smartphone app like Pushpins, which lets a whole family sync up a shopping list, and scan an item to find digital coupons. They also recommend the GroceryIQ app, which lets consumers shop and share shopping lists by scanning bar codes on items. There's also a function to search for coupons, and sync with your list with the supermarket's loyalty program to spot savings more readily. Keep some low-tech tips in mind when you hit the aisles, too. A list, whether it's on a smartphone or jotted down on a piece of paper, can help consumers avoid the many tasty distractions that can cost money and calories. Coupons are great, but Shopsmart Magazine reminds shoppers that some of the most common popular discount categories are for items that could hurt your diet like cookies, snacks and preprocessed foods, so use them in moderation, no matter how good a deal looks.
SAVING YOU MONEY: Grocery Saving Apps