Experts recommend that you allocate 18-20% of your total monthly income to the cost of food. However, it's easy to spend much more than that when you're at the grocery store. One way to save money is to walk into the store with a plan for what you're going to buy. In addition, planning your meals can help you avoid buying costly take-out food at the last minute. With a little planning, you'll be eating well and spending less on a regular basis!

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