Food

Many Americans eat out 50% of the time, or more! A huge chunk of your paycheck each money pays for that food and there are so many ways to save money.

Breakfast

Many people are in the habit of skipping breakfast. Besides the negative health side effects that go along with that decision there are also financial consequences. While it may seem like you are saving money by skipping a meal, you probably aren't. When you are hungry you are more likely to buy less healthy (and more expensive) foods on impulse. So by skipping breakfast you are paying more for lunch and dinner.

If you do eat breakfast every day there's a good chance that it consists of a bagel and coffee. If you pick those up at Starbucks on the way to the office than you are paying too much. Most convenience foods cost more (and aren't as good for you). Consider waking up five minutes earlier and eating at home.

Fast Food

I love fast food. It's convenient, it's tasty, and I crave it. If you're anything like me you too probably go out for fast food at least every week. That's not necessarily a bad thing... but it isn't the cheapest things. One of the easiest things you can do to start saving money immediately is cutting back on how many times you go out to eat.

If you have to get your fast food fix do it in smart ways. Getting a few burgers off the dollar menu instead of getting a value meal will save a few bucks each time you go out. Never super size it--you don't need the extra food and shouldn't have to pay the extra dough. The other area that pays to skip is on beverege. If you ask for a water instead of soda, juice, or coffee, you'll save a few bucks every time you go out.

Dining Out

I also like to go out. There are so many good restaurants just waiting for our business, right?

Junk food

The less junk food you eat the richer you'll be.

Do you have any suggestions about how to save money on food? Email me