Keeping your money in your wallet
I was talking with the father of one of my daughter’s friends recently. He mentioned that he shops on an as-needed basis. I thought about this in comparison to the way I shop, which is to load up on items at a bulk discount, so as to save money.
It appears that his approach is to make sure that he remains liquid. If you are really low on money, this approach will make sure you have money in your pocket at all times. You will always be able to buy gas to get to work, etc. The only problem is that things cost more, each time you make a purchase.
The way I make my purchases is to alot a certain amount of money for 2 weeks of groceries. It’s usually more than is needed, which means I am able to stock up on some things. I would prefer to have 4 weeks of groceries at the house than to have that money in my pocket.
You decide…and let me know how you handle the whole grocery thing.
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