#172 Do you save money by shopping at warehouse stores?

Welcome back to the Money Mindset podcast! In today's episode, we're delving into a topic that has sparked discussions among shoppers: Does purchasing a variety of items from big warehouse stores really result in significant savings? We're breaking down the numbers and comparing the savings on various items to see if the convenience of bulk buying truly adds up. Join me as I share my personal experiences, tips for smart shopping, and reveal surprising insights on where you can maximize your savings. Whether you're a loyal warehouse shopper or prefer the local grocery, this episode will make you rethink your shopping strategy. Hosting Today: Hey, I’m Ashley Patrick, a personal finance expert and founder of Budgets Made Easy. I help busy moms create systems to save money and pay off debt so they can reach their big dreams faster and easier. I was able to pay off $45,000 in just 17 months including $25,000 in student loans in just 10 months. I’m a Master Financial Coach and have a bachelor's degree in psychology and will help you get to the root of your money problems. Since my journey started I have been featured on Fox Business, Yahoo! Finance, Food Network, USA TODAY, MSN, CNBC, NerdWallet, and many others. “You do wanna still compare prices. 'cause like I said, not everything is cheaper at a warehouse store and you do wanna go in there with a plan and a shopping list so that you don't buy just random stuff because it's like, oh I need this, it's a good deal, I need this. It's a good deal. That happens to me a lot.” - Ashley Patrick Timestamps: 01:17 - Introduction to the episode 03:19 - Tips for shopping wisely at warehouse stores, including comparing prices and shopping lists 05:44 - Exploring membership costs and potential discounts, plus additional benefits like fuel savings 08:33 - Using Google Sheets for effective price comparison 17:34 - More insights on shopping wisely at warehouse stores 19:43 - Final Thoughts For easy step by step directions and worksheets on getting your budget together and done in 30 minutes a month, download my FREE Budget Starter Kit on www.budgetsmadeeasy.com/start And if you enjoyed the podcast today and got some great takeaways, I’d really appreciate it if you followed the Money Mindset Podcast so you don’t miss out on future episodes Resources and Links Mentioned: * Budget Starter Kit: www.budgetsmadeeasy.com/start Connect with Ashley: * Instagram: www.instagram.com/budgetsmadeeasy