I used to think buying in bulk was the smartest way to shop. Bigger box, bigger savings — right? Not always. After joining one of those warehouse clubs , I realized I was stockpiling more than I used. Paper towels , snacks , even condiments — some expired before I finished them. I wasn’t saving; I was wasting. Now I do the math. I check the unit price and compare it with smaller packages at Walmart or local grocery stores . Sometimes the difference is only pennies, and when you factor in storage space and spoilage , bulk doesn’t make sense unless you’re feeding a big family or running a small business. Another trick: split bulk items with a friend or neighbor. You both get the discount without drowning in a year’s worth of ketchup. Buying in bulk can save money — but only if you’re disciplined about what you actually use. Otherwise, those “savings” turn into clutter. About the Author Written by Preston Brady — YouTube creator and owner of Grady Brady LLC , maker of the Gr...
In the very near future, the price tag on a store shelf won’t mean much — because the “real” price will live in your phone, and it will be different for everyone. Thanks to AI, massive purchase history databases, and loyalty apps that track everything you browse and buy, retailers are building a new kind of marketplace: one where prices are tailored exactly to you. Not just based on what you’ve bought before, but on what you’re likely to buy next, and even the minimum price they think you’ll accept. Here’s how it works: Your shopping history is recorded every time you swipe a loyalty card, open a store app, or shop online. AI uses that data to create your “price sensitivity profile” — essentially, your personal willingness-to-pay number for each product. Offers and discounts are then sent only to you, often disguised as “exclusive deals” or “special rewards.” Over time, the system learns your buying habits so well it can predict whether you’ll pay $3.79 for milk… or hol...