5 WAYS TO... SAVE MONEY ON YOUR WEEKLY GROCERY SHOP

ING money saving expert TIM NEWMAN’S simple ways to stop overspending on food

1 PLAN YOUR MEALS FOR THE WEEK AND TAKE A SHOPPING LIST

You’d be surprised at how many dollars you can save simply by being prepared with a plan and shopping list of your food for the week. “[It allows] you to make the right decisions about where to spend your money,” advises Tim.

2 DO YOUR GROCERY SHOPPING ONLINE

“[By shopping online] you can monitor your budget as you fill your virtual cart,” says Tim. “Unlike shopping in a store, where it’s more difficult to keep across your spending.”

3 SAVE MONEY WHILE YOU SHOP

Save without even noticing it with a bank account that rounds purchases to the nearest dollar. “Every purchase made through the ING Orange Everyday Account is rounded up to either the nearest $1 or $5,” says Tim.

4 DON’T WASTE YOUR FOOD

Food waste isn’t only bad for the environment, but for your wallet, too! “Save money by putting unwanted food to good use,” says Tim. “For example, use overripe bananas to make banana bread or freeze them for smoothies.”

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