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How Comparing Prices Became My New Hobby

Some people scroll social media — I scroll grocery apps . It started as a way to stretch my paycheck, but now I treat price-comparing like a game. Each week I open Walmart , Target , and a local grocery app . I’ll pick three or four everyday items — milk, eggs, paper towels, and coffee — and check the price per ounce or per roll. I jot them down in a quick note on my phone. Within a few minutes, I know exactly who’s running the best deals. Once you start noticing patterns, you can time your shopping to catch the sales. For instance, my local store drops prices on chicken every Tuesday, and paper products go down at the start of each month. It’s all about watching trends. Price comparing isn’t just about saving a few dollars — it’s about feeling in control. When I shop now, I know the numbers before I even walk in. And when you’re running a small business like Grady Brady LLC , every saved dollar matters. About the Author Written by Preston Brady — YouTube creator and owner o...

The Truth About Store-Brand Groceries

For years I walked past the store brands . I’d grab the big names because they felt safer — and maybe even tasted better. Then inflation hit, and my grocery bill started looking like a car payment . That’s when I decided to give the store brands a real shot. The first thing I noticed was how much the packaging has changed. Store-brand labels don’t look cheap anymore; some even look better than the name brands. I started with basics — canned beans, flour, cereal, and bottled water. Not only were they cheaper, but several actually tasted better. I did a side-by-side taste test with peanut butter and couldn’t tell the difference. The real savings came from staples I buy every week. When you’re saving 30 or 40 cents here and there, it doesn’t sound like much — but at the end of a month, that’s $40–$50 back in my pocket. I’ve learned not to let the label do the thinking. Store brands aren’t what they used to be, and for a lot of items, they’re made in the very same factories as th...

Do You Really Save Money by Having Groceries Delivered?

I used to think grocery delivery was only for people who didn’t have time to shop. But one day, after standing in line behind a cart full of coupons and price checks, I decided to try it myself. I opened a few apps, added my usual milk, bread, dog treats, and paper towels — and was surprised at what I saw. At first glance, the prices looked a little higher online. There’s often a small markup on some items and, of course, the delivery fee . But once I factored in the gas I would’ve spent driving across town, the impulse buys I usually toss in the cart, and the hour or so I saved, the difference didn’t look bad at all. The biggest surprise was how much planning grocery delivery forces you to do. When you’re online, you see your total as you add items. You can delete or swap things instantly. That running total keeps you honest — and that alone can save twenty bucks a week. I also started comparing stores more easily, jumping between Walmart , Target , and local grocery apps t...

The Future of Shopping is Targeted Discounts

T he future of discounted shopping is on your doorstep. Merchants are finally understanding how savvy shoppers have become, and that we want to be rewarded for major repeat purchases. Soon, if you purchase a lot of pet food , checkout kiosks will ask you questions such as "Do you want to apply a 10% discount for this purchase today?" You could choose to use the discount then, or bank it for a future purchase. Some stores are already using a similar method. For example, Pet's Plus stores your purchases and automatically banks discounts for you. At the checkout the clerk may inform you that you have a certain amount of money stored in your account, and would you like to use it now or later. They also sometimes give you discount coupons you can use on future purchases. This makes perfect sense and it shows that retailers understand how consumers think. We know we buy a lot of certain items - more than the average person purchases. We rightly feel we should...

Halloween Decorations Are Already on Sale

It's not even Halloween Day yet and already some major department stores have Halloween Decorations on sale. A major reason is because they need to make room for Christmas decorations . So, if you are one who plans at least a year ahead for your house spread, now could be a great time to take advantage of the lower prices. Walmart has discounted Halloween decorations by as much as half-price. So have other stores, big box and local merchants. Thinking ahead, it won't be long before Christmas decorations also go on sale. Life moves a lot faster these days, than it did in the past. Given the competition to purchase prime decorations, plenty of people shop ahead. If you don't want to be one of the shoppers picking through the last of the orange plastic pumpkins and thin, inexpensive Christmas wrapping paper , consider very early shopping for next year's extravaganza. Something else you may need to do: plan to make storage room at home for your bounty. Set aside a tem...

Walmart Finally Tracks Your Purchases

If you shop at Walmart recently you may have noticed the self-checkout kiosks ask you for your phone number. If you use a debit card it may already have your phone number stored in the system. The new option will also allow for emailing your receipt. If you choose to print the receipt the system will still also email it to you. I have not see the cashier checkout payment terminals request phone number but hopefully this comes soon. It's likely that shoppers will start to receive special offers and discounts based on repeated purchases. This is good news for those of us trying to save money, especially on items we purchase every week or even more frequently.