With the cost of living worsening, and food prices continuing to soar, many of us are keen to save money wherever we can.
The weekly shop seems to cost more each time we go, and when you factor in the rising energy prices, higher fuel costs and climbing inflation, millions of households are really feeling the squeeze.
As people look to slash their outgoings, there are a number of ways you can save money at supermarkets such as Tesco and Asda.
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According to Money Helper, people who make a list are three times less likely to overspend than those who don’t. In part this is because your shop is more direct. You don’t get tempted by promotions, and you tend to stick to the aisles you need, rather than randomly picking up stuff as you roam around.
But it’s also because you’ve thought about what you actually need for the week, avoiding last minute emergency takeaways or trips to more expensive smaller stores to get the extras you forgot.
Shopping around can also mean you find the lowest prices for the items you need. Though travelling further to different shops could cost you more in fuel, so this is something to keep an eye on, too.
You can also find massively discounted items, often with yellow stickers on, at a number of supermarkets. According to reports, these are the best times to grab a bargain at Tesco, Asda, Aldi and more:
- Asda - 7pm and onwards
- Morrisons - 6pm and onwards
- Tesco - 6pm and onwards
- Sainsbury's - 6pm and onwards
- Aldi - 8am (when the stores open)
- Lidl - 8am (when the stores open)
M&S- 30 minutes before stores close
These do vary between stores, so it's worth checking out those closest to you.
Different supermarkets are also offering help amid the cost of living crisis.
Tesco
According to Which?, Tesco is bringing back its 'kids eat free' scheme allowing parents to claim a free kids meal worth up to £3.25 over weekdays during the upcoming half-term. The meal can be claimed with any purchase in the café, but you must be a Clubcard holder to take advantage of the offer.
Asda
Asda is running a "kids eat for £1" offer that has no requirement to buy an adult meal at the same time. Asda has also launched a scheme where those aged 60 and over can enjoy soup, a roll and unlimited tea and coffee for £1 in any of its 205 cafes throughout November and December.
Sainsbury's
Sainsbury’s is offering many customers £52 off their shopping amid the cost of living crisis. The extra cash can be put towards fresh, frozen, and tinned fruit and vegetables, at a time when food prices are soaring.
To be eligible for the top-up, shoppers need to be registered for the NHS Healthy Start scheme. The supermarket giant will provide a £2 coupon every week over the next six months to customers using a Healthy Start card in Sainsbury’s.
Morrisons
Morrison cafes have a permanent "kids eat free" offer whenever an adult purchases a main meal costing £4.99 or more. Kids can get a free main meal, as well as a drink and a piece of fruit.
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