How to get it on SALE--EVERY TIME
- Check grocery ads and store websites for sales and coupons.
- When you see an item advertised on sale, add it to your shopping list and stock up, making sure to note the brand, package size and cost.
The small amounts we spend may not seem like much, but it adds up to BIG BUCKS in a year! Check your SPENDING LEAKS.
Think about how much and how often you spend money on items such as: soda, candy, lattes, cigarettes, video rental, lottery ticket, vending/snacks, fast food, magazines, movies, beer with friends, gifts, personal care…
| Item Cost | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost | |
| Items you buy 1 time per week | $.50 | $2.00 | $26.00 |
| $1.25 | $5.00 | $65.00 | |
| $3.00 | $12.00 | $156.00 | |
| $5.00 | $20.00 | $260.00 | |
| $10.00 | $40.00 | $520.00 | |
| Items you buy 3 times per week | $.50 | $6.00 | $78.00 |
| $1.25 | $15.00 | $195.00 | |
| $3.00 | $36.00 | $468.00 | |
| $5.00 | $60.00 | $780.00 | |
| $10.00 | $120.00 | $1,560.00 | |
| Items you buy 5 times per week | $.50 | $10.00 | $130.00 |
| $1.25 | $25.00 | $325.00 | |
| $3.00 | $60.00 | $780.00 | |
| $5.00 | $100.00 | $1,300.00 | |
| $10.00 | $200.00 | $2,600.00 | |
| Items you buy everyday | $.50 | $15.00 | $182.50 |
| $1.25 | $37.50 | $456.25 | |
| $3.00 | $90.00 | $1,095.00 | |
| $5.00 | $150.00 | $1,825.00 | |
| $10.00 | $300.00 | $3,650.00 | |
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