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EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 14 MIN

97: How Much Should You Spend on Groceries? (And How to Cut $800 a Month)

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If you’ve ever Googled “How much should I spend on groceries?” and felt more confused than before… this episode is for you.There are a million answers out there, $100 per person, $200 per person, “it depends where you live”... but what you really want to know is:👉 Am I spending too much? 👉 And if I am… how do I fix it without feeding my family rice and beans every night?In today’s episode, I’m breaking down:The average grocery spending in the U.S. (and Canada)The real number you should aim for per personThe 3 biggest reasons families overspendHow to figure out if you’re overspendingSimple shifts that can cut hundreds (even $800+) per monthMost families don’t realize how much money is quietly leaking out of their grocery budget. And the truth? Groceries are often the fastest and easiest place to free up cash, especially if you're trying to pay off debt or create margin in your budget.I’ll walk you through how to: ✔ Track your real spending ✔ Set a realistic per-person goal ✔ Meal plan without overwhelm ✔ Stop wasting 30% of your food ✔ Reduce impulse grocery tripsAnd if you want the full step-by-step system, you can join my free class where I teach my signature SHOP Method from start to finish.CLICK HERE TO JOINBecause saving money on groceries doesn’t have to mean deprivation. It just means intention.Let’s get into it.xoxo,Rachel---Register for Business Breakthrough Experience: http://www.jameswedmoretraining.com/a/2148272142/LcoDSfh7Join me for my free training to learn the 5-step RESET Framework: Register HERECONNECT WITH RACHELInstagram | Facebook | YouTube | Website

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If you’ve ever Googled “How much should I spend on groceries?” and felt more confused than before… this episode is for you. There are a million answers out there, $100 per person, $200 per person, “it depends where you live”... but what you really want to know is: 👉 Am I spending too much? 👉 And if I am… how do I fix it without feeding my family rice and beans every night? In today’s episode, I’m breaking down: The average grocery spending in the U.S. (and Canada)The real number you should a...

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