9 foods to buy in bulk if you're looking to save money

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Save money on your food bill
Save money on your food bill



I've been a frugal mom for the past 19 years. At first, it was out of necessity and now it is out of habit. Throughout the years, I have figured out the best ways tosavemoney on groceries for my large family of nine.

Why Buy Food in Bulk

  1. To save money: When you buy food in quantity, you can save some serious money. I've found that I can save as much as 50% on an item by buying more of it at once.

  2. To start a food storage system: By starting a food storage system full of shelf-stable foods, if a natural disaster or any other emergency happens, you will be able to eat.

  3. To shop less often: If you're like me, you don't have time to go grocery shopping all the time. If you have a bulk supply of foods, you won't have to go as often.

What Foods to Buy in Bulk:

5 Things You Should Think About Before Buying in Bulk

Now that we've talked about all the amazing foods that you can buy in quantity, I want to be sure you think through whether it's right for you. Before you make your bulk-food-buying decisions, go through these questions one by one and make sure buying that food is right for you and your family.

  • Do you have enough freezer space?

  • Do you have enough pantry space?

  • Will you truly be saving money?

  • Are you likely to waste any foods by purchasing this much?

  • Do you eat this food often enough to warrant buying it in quantity?

[Editor's Note: No matter how you buy your groceries, you don't want to throw too much on your credit card and fall into debt. The interest rate on the card might just eat up your savings and the balance can hurt your credit score. You canview two of your credit scores for free each monthon Credit.com.].

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