MONROE, Ohio — When Beth Ditmyer spotted those familiar red and yellow markdown tags at her local Kroger, she said she knew it was game time. That grocery trip turned into one of her biggest savings wins yet.
Her strategies could help you save serious money on your next shopping trip.
Living on a fixed income from social security and retirement pensions, Ditmyer and her husband have mastered the art of stretching every dollar at the grocery store. She told us their secrets involve timing, effort and knowing exactly where to look for the best deals.
The power of perfect timing
“We came around the corner and an employee was marking down bread. Wheat bread was $1.25,” Ditmyer said.
She also found white bread reduced to $1.00. While she doesn’t usually purchase white bread, she said she decided to take advantage of the deal and use it to make dressing…