A Little Cheap Is Good for You
2:57 PMI read this article last week about things you should always buy generic. It was very refreshing to read that I had already converted prior to reading the article. They confirmed that I wasn’t as cheap as I thought. It’s ok to buy:
1) Pain medication- Generic wasn’t recalled during that Tylenol/Motrin scare
2) Cereal- you can save more than $2 in some cases
3) Batteries- I beg to differ on this one. They don’t last as long and sometimes burst.
4) Gas- I’ve been doing this for a long time. My car’s no snob.
5) Electronic cables- my iPod works just as well when I replaced my original charger with one from RadioShack.
6) Baby formula- I’m sure many wished they knew this before the recall last week!
7) Salad mix and produce- even better if it’s organic and local
8) Makeup and beauty products- depends on how you apply it.
9) Soda- I try not to buy much of this anyway.
10) Pantry staples- flour, sugar, salt, etc.-really, who can tell?
Read the full article here: http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2010/07/13/10-products-to-always-buy-generic/
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I switched to Target-bought makeup a couple of years ago, and I feel like I've saved a lot of money without sacrificing quality (except, it doesn't seem to last as long as the "good stuff").
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