Saving Big at the Supermarket w/ Consumer Reports' Brian Vines #866

Aug 14, 2024

Brian Vines, an expert from Consumer Reports specializing in grocery pricing, shares valuable insights on saving money at the supermarket. He discusses the alarming 26% rise in grocery prices since 2019 and offers smart shopping tips, such as using rebate apps and exploring discount grocery chains like Aldi. The conversation also touches on the emotional ties consumers have with brands and the challenges of navigating pet care costs, including pet insurance and affordable dog food options. Get ready to rethink your grocery game!

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Navigating Food Inflation and Grocery Shopping Strategies

02:02 • 19min

Smart Shopping and Financial Tools

21:05 • 5min

Smart Grocery Savings

26:27 • 12min

Urban Grocery Dynamics and Cultural Icons

38:54 • 7min

Navigating Pet Ownership Costs

46:17 • 7min

Smart Savings and Pet Care Insights

53:10 • 2min

Navigating Grocery Shopping: In-Store vs. Online Strategies

55:21 • 2min

Grocery Strategies and Tasting Adventures

57:18 • 6min

The results from our survey are in, and it turns out that everyone’s gotta eat!.. Groceries are a universal expense and you likely have felt the increased pressure on your wallet over the past few years. Prices at the supermarket have increased over 26% from 2019 to today according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is a pattern Americans hate to see – paying more for the same old stuff, but luckily we’re joined by Brian Vines who knows all about the rising prices of groceries and how that affects you as a consumer. He’s the deputy editor of special projects at one of our absolute favorite publications, Consumer Reports. And we’re going to talk about how you can pay less at your local bodega, grocery store, warehouse club, or wherever you buy your food. We discuss going digital with your savings, the rise of rebate apps, the double edged sword of convenience, unlikely places to find discounts, and more. Plus we venture into pet insurance as well as affordable dog food!

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