Food Purchased at Markets

59. You can save hundreds of dollars a year by
shopping at lower-priced food stores. Convenience
stores often charge the highest price.

60. You will spend less on food if you shop with a
list, take advantage of sales, and purchase basic
ingredients, rather than pre-packaged components
or ready-made items.

61. You can save hundreds of dollars a year by
comparing price-per-ounce or other unit prices
on shelf labels. Stock up on those items with
low per-unit costs.

Prescription Drugs

62. Since brand name drugs are usually much more
expensive than their generic equivalents, ask
your physician and pharmacist if a less expensive
generic or an over the counter alternative is
available.

63. Since pharmacies may charge widely different
prices for the same medicine, call several.
When taking a drug for a long time, also consider
calling mail-order pharmacies, which often
charge lower prices.

Funeral Arrangements

64. Plan ahead, making your wishes known about
your funeral, memorial, or burial arrangements
in writing to save your family or estate unnecessary
expense.

65. For information about the least costly options,
which may save you several thousand dollars,
contact a local Funeral Consumer Alliance or
memorial society, which are usually listed in the
Yellow Pages under funeral services.

66. Before selecting a funeral home, call several
and ask for prices of specific goods and services,
or visit them to obtain an itemized price list.
You are entitled to this information by law.

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