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09/20/2016
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The consumer can not accommodate and shop always in the same supermarket as it runs the risk of paying more than 100% for the same product. Search prices before you go shopping is key to controlling costs, as shown by the latest annual survey of supermarkets made by Protest and published by the State. But there are other important tips for buying weigh less in the budget. After all, these expenses represent a third of Brazil's budget.
Go for leisurely shopping and always bring a list of what needs to buy is key. The marketing strategy of establishments mix items sold much with others not so much. Keep the focus on what you need, because the way of what you really looking for, is big risk to buy a superfluous.
To save on fruits and vegetables, prefer seasonal products whose prices come more into account. In addition to ensuring better product quality and higher nutritional value, it can generate savings at the end of the month.
Not always the products on sale are the cheapest. Compare with others. And attention with the three light type offers pay two. Check the expiration date not to take home product that will have to consume quickly.
Get used to look at the bottom of the exposed label on the shelf, which exposes lowercase the price per kilo; liter or equivalent, so you can compare between different sizes of packaging and brands, which more worth taking.
In the spaces located at eye level are products of leading brands whose prices tend to be high. At hand are those that can be taken on impulse. Below, those who call the attention of the children, especially the candy and toys sections.
Attention to reach the box, which tend to be luxury goods, small, able to fit even in a crowded cart.
Not slight preference children for purchases, but if it is essential to teach about the importance of saving and buy healthy products.
And remember the basic advice to not go the shopping hungry.
Do not wait too long between purchase and another when routine offers the chance to appear once in a lifetime
Do not shop at the time of payment, when the financial slack can make you more prone to fall into temptation.
Set a limit to spend.
Source: Estadão
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