Also, how many people does this account for? Ex: family of five, one person, couple...
2007-08-23 10:19:13 · 9 answers · asked by tmac5445 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Personal Finance
Also, would a 2-3% savings on a purchases be considered a valuable savings for you?
2007-08-23 10:26:16 · update #1
I spend about 3600 a year for a family of 4. I use coupons, buy generic on somethings, and use coupons. 2 to 3% isn't that great but its better than nothing.
2007-08-26 10:29:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Less than $100 a month.
So less than $1,200 a year.
Don't buy what you can't eat or cook in time. If you can afford to store it, buy more to save later, always look at coupons, shop around.
2-3% savings isn't enough for me, but it's a lot better than most people can do, so anything is something, keep working on it.
2007-08-23 17:39:56 · answer #2 · answered by Smartass 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My family spends about $2,400-$2600 a year. This is for a family of 5. a 2-3% savings would not be much of a savings for me. I shop for meat on sale, buy a bunch of it and freeze it. I normally save about 30% on my bill just by buying what is on sale.
2007-08-23 17:36:46 · answer #3 · answered by pedigo_april 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We just moved out of the Atlanta, Georgia area. When we lived in the Atlanta area, we were paying about $600 / month.
This included:
paper towels,
toilet paper,
diapers for 1 year old,
dog food for small dog,
soap,
cleaning supplies,
feminine hygiene stuff
essentially this column in our budget is called groceries and toiletries.
3% of that would be $18. That would pay for 60% of a night out. It would be worth it, if I didn't have to try to fight for it or spend too much time keeping records or being on the telephone for ever talking to someone.
2007-08-23 17:34:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I spend about $100 a month for just me. 2 to 3% would be nice. However, most discounts and coupons only apply to name brands. I already save more than that by NOT buying name brands.
2007-08-23 18:11:33 · answer #5 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We probably spend around $6k a year for a family of 5.
2007-08-23 17:25:49 · answer #6 · answered by Robin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I spend about 2,500-3000per year, with 2 :me and my hobby ,eat out 1 time a week and he brings lunch avery day to work.
2007-08-23 17:51:03 · answer #7 · answered by Huynh T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably around $6000 (that is food and household items)... but, our family eats out a LOT, so i'd imagine that a family who cooked more would spend more than that.
2007-08-23 17:27:44 · answer #8 · answered by AmyBlue77 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
240 dollars a month i raise my own meat, eggs and milk products!!! yes i make my own beer!!!
2007-08-27 12:21:14 · answer #9 · answered by mister ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋