9 Unusual Ways to Save Money on Monthly Groceries

4) Avoid The “Pink Tax”

This one is for the ladies. It’s no secret that some women’s products are more expensive than the identical men’s products. It usually affects things like deodorant and razors. However, if you dig below the surface you’ll find it’s the brands that are the main offenders, as opposed to the items. This is especially true with big name brands. Instead of opting for the most popular women’s brand shampoo, for example, choose the generic version which is cheaper for two reasons: it’s generic and it’s less likely to be unnecessarily marked up for profit. Women can also save money by purchasing the “man” version of the product they’re shopping for. Men’s unscented deodorant is just as effective as women’s. And razors? The only real difference is in the color and marketing strategies. Buy a man’s razor and guess what? It’ll do the same job as the woman’s – for less.