First Bank of the Lake: Grocery Shopping on a Budget 💰

Money can be tight at times, between paying off bills and taking care of a family, it can be tough. First Bank of the Lake realizes this. Your community bank at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to give you a few tips for grocery shopping on a budget. Build your savings up automatically to make for an easier way to grocery shop with First Bank of the Lake. Stop by and visit with us about the Free Kasasa Saver®. We are located at the entrance to the Osage Beach Premium Outlets. You can also find out more about this wonderful savings account in Osage Beach by visiting our website at www.FirstBankLake.com.

Grocery Shopping on a Budget

Tip#1
Don't shop on an empty stomach.
If you go grocery shopping without eating first, you may be more tempted to buy things out of hunger, rather than because of your need for those items. You may be tempted to spend more money than you need to. Save money grocery shopping by eating before you go.

Tip #2
Meal plan per week.
Plan out what meals you want to make each week. This way you can know what ingredients you need to buy and you can go in with a plan. This can help cut down on impulse buying and save you money on your grocery bill.

Tip #3
Make a grocery shopping list.
Go into the store with a plan. Making out your grocery shopping list before hand. This can not only save you money, but time as well.

Tip #4
Organize your pantry.
By organizing your pantry, you can take inventory of the food you currently have. You can also organize your refrigerator and cabinet space. This way you can go grocery shopping knowing what you have and avoid buying duplicate items.

Tip #5
Love your leftovers.
Cut back on wasting food and don't be afraid to eat your leftovers too. Teach yourself to like leftovers and save money by not going and buying more food when you could eat leftovers.

Save for Groceries with First Bank of the Lake

First Bank of the Lake is your community bank and we have been here for over 30 years. We understand local needs because we are locals, we are your neighbors. We enjoy finding solutions to our customers specific financial problems. We do not try to sell you a product you don't need. If you need a savings account that can help you build up your savings quickly, we have a solution for you. The Free Kasasa Saver® is saving simplified. Connect it to your Kasasa Cash® or Kasasa Cash Back® checking to build your savings effortlessly. That’s Kasasa at First Bank of the Lake — free accounts that reward you for banking locally.

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