Show 102 - Cut your Food Bill in Half!?
In this episode, I share practical strategies for cutting your food bill down significantly that you can implement today.
11/26/20251 min read
In this episode I break down practical ways that you can save money on your food budget. Food is the third of the big three, and the one that we have the most immediate control over. There are more strategies to save money on food that are easier to implement than either housing or transportation. So if you want to take control of your financial life, I recommend you start here.
Show Notes
Email me: shaun@teachermoneyshow.com
Save money on a teacher's salary
Recommended Books (Amazon Affiliate Links)
The Richest Man in Babylon
Key Ideas
Meal-plan the frugal way using “backward meal planning”
Bulk cooking + freezing to avoids last-minute takeout
Generic brands and no store loyalty matter for real savings
The “half-meat rule”, lower grocery costs with cheaper protein
Packing your teacher lunch beats cafeteria or fast food—every time
Break the drink habit and save hundreds on coffee, sodas, and bottled water
Affordable breakfast is the first step to a healthy wallet
Teacher discounts and perks most educators save you a ton
Eat out intentionally without blowing your budget
Intentional food spending is a foundational frugality skill
Bonus Tip
Here is a bonus tip I didn't get to in the episode.
Don't be wasteful. That is probably the biggest thing to do to save money. Americans throw away tons of food each year. Instead, repurpose or re-eat any meal made, and be sure you eat the vegetables you buy instead of just feeling good about putting them in your fridge. This goes a long way!