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Hey, it's Marielle.
For a lot of us, this time of year can trigger a bit of a financial reckoning.
Like, all right, I spent a lot of money last year.
I have a big old credit card bill coming due soon.
Maybe it's time to cut back.
Easier said than done, especially if you're living paycheck to paycheck.
But we do have some ideas for you.
On this episode of Life Kit, we bring you tips on how to save money.
This is not an exhaustive list, of course,
but it is a start, because most of us don't have unlimited funds.
And when we find ways to save money,
we're giving ourselves the freedom to spend intentionally on the things we really want.
All right, one of the biggest expenses in any household is food.
That's why I'm going to start here.
Take away one.
Look for ways to cut costs at the grocery store.
One tip is to buy filling and flexible foods.
Beth Montsell is the founder of Budget Bites, a cooking blog,
and she likes to use inexpensive filling ingredients to bulk up her recipes.