Did you ever think about responsibilities like paying rent, bills, and taxes when you were in high school? Most young adults meet the difficulties of practical life only when they’re off to college or have moved out of their family home.

Financial responsibilities can easily wipe out your monthly income, leaving you to desperately hold on to that last 10-dollar bill till the end of the month. However, apart from bills and rent, there is yet another thing that takes up a decent-sized chunk of your income: your groceries. The good thing, however, is that this bill can easily be cut in half with some hacks.

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It’s no secret that people tend to overspend at a grocery store but with these tips, you can enjoy significant savings on your grocery bill.

1. No Pre-made Meals

Everyone loves convenience but no one loves paying a higher cost for it. After long work hours and busy weeks, it might be tempting to stack up on readymade meals but bear in mind that you’ll be paying significantly more than it would otherwise cost you to make the dish at home. Yes, it will require time and effort but, not only will you save money, you’ll also save yourself from eating highly-processed food.

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2. Look Around

When you’re at the grocery store, you’ll find all of the big-name brands sitting on shelves at eye level. One would assume that it’s convenient that you filled your cart with products from these manufacturers but it might be wise to step back and weigh your options. The strategic positioning of these items makes buyers pick these brands over products from other brands that are much cheaper and just-as-good alternatives on the upper or lower shelves.

3. Prep Your Veggies

Don’t you just love not having to prepare veggies separately? Packaged vegetables are a luxury that’s very difficult to give up on but to play devil’s advocate, preparing your own vegetables isn’t even that difficult too! Plus, they’ll be much better for you than those processed vegetables that are loaded with preservatives.

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So there you have it! These three simple tips can help you save cash the next time you hit the grocery store.