Not everyone enjoys couponing. But everyone likes to save money! I came across an article on Yahoo called 7 Things You Should Always Buy Generic and I wanted to share it with you.
1. Pain relievers and other over-the-counter medications
Name-Brand Acetaminophen: $10.99
Store-Brand Acetaminophen: $6.99
Difference: $4.00 (57 percent)
2. Water
Name-Brand Water: $1.25
Store-Brand Water: $.85
Difference: $.40 (48 percent)
3. Milk
Name-Brand Milk: $5.45
Store-Brand Milk: $3.39
Difference: $2.06 (60 percent)
4. Margarine
Name-Brand Margarine: $1.79
Store-Brand Margarine: $1.19
Difference: $.60 (50%)
5. Bleach
Name-Brand Bleach: $2.25
Store-Brand Bleach: $1.67
Difference: $.58 (35 percent)
6. Cleaning Products
Name-Brand Cleaner with Bleach: $3.29
Store-Brand Cleaner with Bleach: $2.39
Difference: $.90 (38 percent)
7. Spices
Name-Brand Oregano: $5.48/oz.
Store-Brand Oregano: $1.24/oz.
Difference: $4.24 (342 percent)
Go here to read the full article.
