Welcome to the Balanced FI Podcast, episode 19! Thank you so much for listening in!

Meal planning helps save money in multiple ways, plus it reduces so much stress for busy families.

1. Meal planning reduces food waste
2. Meal planning limits impulse buys
3. Meal planning reduces the expenses of eating out

BONUS: Meal planning reduces stress

TIP: online grocery shopping/ grocery pickup makes life easier and saves both time & money.

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RESOURCES:

Read: 3 Ways to Use Meal Planning to Save Money

Sign up: Frugal Year Challenge (Free in 2021)

Buy: Meal Planner Printable Bundle

SOURCES:

USDA: Food Waste FAQs