10 Ways To Cut Your Spending at Aldi
Aldi has grown to more than 2,600 stores in 39 states, with stores frequently added to give more customers access to its low prices. With so many locations, chances are there is already an Aldi near you or will be soon.
The popular chain boasts that it offers “impressively high quality at impossibly low prices” — but there are ways to save even more on your next Aldi shopping trip. Here, shopping experts provide their best tips on how to spend less on what you buy.
1. Study the Online Circular
Before going to the store, do your homework.
“Spending just a few minutes reviewing Aldi’s circular online can help you plan meals more thoughtfully to save money,” said money-saving expert Andrea Woroch. “This allows you to see what’s on sale for the week and choose recipes that use the cheaper ingredients to reduce your food budget further. It’s easy to do — just search their online circular by ZIP code to see their current and upcoming weekly deals.”
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2. Shop Deals Early
Once you’ve studied the circular to see the sale items, aim to get to the store as soon as the deal is available.
“Try to shop the first day the new deals are released since popular sale items can sell out,” Woroch said.
3. Browse the 'Aldi Finds' Section
“Always check the Aldi Finds section when shopping in-store,” Woroch said. “This section is filled with seasonal items and household and grocery goods at a very reduced price. You can even take a peek on their website to see what is currently offered at your local store as well as a look ahead to the next week’s Aldi Finds clearance deals near you. This gives you a leg up so you know when to shop a hot item that will sell out fast.”
4. Bring Your Own Shopping Bags
“Bringing your shopping bags can save you money since you have to pay $0.10 a piece for their shopping bags,” said Lindsey Maxwell, a converted vehicle expert with Where You Make It. “You can save grocery money, especially for large families who need more bags than usual.”
5. Sign Up for Emails
If you sign up for Aldi’s email list, you’ll get notifications about deals for the new week, the new Aldi Finds and seasonal items including produce. This way, you won’t miss out on the deals.
6. Always Choose Store Brands
This is an easy tip to follow as Aldi stocks primarily store-brand items.
“Don’t be afraid to try store brands,” said Jim Pendergast, senior vice president of altLINE, a division of The Southern Bank Company. “You won’t find Fritos or Velveeta here, but you will find worthy substitutes.”
7. Know That Not All Discounted Items Are Advertised
In addition to the weekly circular deals, you can find discounted seasonal items in clearance bins as well as scattered throughout the store, according to The Krazy Koupon Lady.
8. Use Empty Boxes If You Forget Your Shopping Bags
If you forget to take your reusable shopping bags to the store, you can avoid Aldi’s bag fees by using empty boxes instead, according to The Penny Hoarder. Look out for empty boxes at aisle endcaps and elsewhere around the store.
9. Download the Aldi App
Aldi’s free app allows you to peruse available savings easily. You can get weekly Aldi Finds updates, see which items have new low prices and browse weekly ads.
10. Look Out for Red Stickers
Items marked with a red sticker have been discounted at least 50%, according to Love Money. Keep an eye out for these stickers to get the best prices on the items on your shopping list.
This article was provided by MoneyLion.com for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal or tax advice.
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