Planned Spending

Coupons that peel off packages

On the average, families in the Unites States spend about 50% of their income on food.

Buy One: You have two $2 coupons for shampoo. Can you use a coupon on each bottle of shampoo?

When collecting coupons you should keep an eye out for which of these?

The total value of coupons whose UPC codes are intact is usually tallied how?

ECB

A separate machine that is just for printing out coupons or dollars off your next order.

Savings should be listed on a budget as a flexible expense.

The price per ounce/pound/item

You can only use one coupon per trip.

Using rewards earned in one transaction to pay for another transaction

A meal manager’s available time and energy affect the family food budget.

Off season, canned & frozen fruits & vegetables are usually less expensive than fresh produce.

Small packages of food products are usually better buys than larger packages.

How do you redeem a coupon?

You can use one coupon for six of the same items.

Red SmartSource machines found in most stores

It costs more to feed a teenager than it does to feed a senior citizen

Candy and magazines are located

A meal manager may be able to save money by preparing more foods from scratch.

Smart Source Coupons: There is a different pin number for each coupon printed.

I you have six of the same items you must have six coupons to receive a discount on each item.

Protein foods are the most costly group of foods.

The code on a coupon that indicates its value is called what?

B1G1/BOGO

When sale items cycles hit, which would not be wise to stock up on for the year?

Pancake mix is .99 cents. You have a .50 coupon. You shop at Kroger. How much will you pay

Candy and magazines are located

Coupon pads located in stores to promote products.

A meal manager is responsible for staying within the family’s spending plan when buying food.

You can photo copy coupons.

All families with similar food needs spend the same amount of money on food.

A budget is a plan for managing how money is spent.

As family income increases the use of staple foods, such as beans and rice, tends to increase.

Recognizing seasonal food values, quality meats & produce are important meal management skills.

Food is a fixed expense.

Unadvertised foods that are put on special for quick sale

CAT

Casseroles and canned goods will likely cost more than steak and fresh produce.

Gourmet/fancy brands are located

What is the basic function of a coupon?

When is the most economical time to use a coupon?

Restaurants, concession stands, and vending machines take a portion of a family’s food dollar.

Use of Manufacturer AND Store Coupons on the same item

Food sold at or below price to get you in the store is called:

Food and utility bills are examples of fixed expenses.

A family’s value system does not affect spending.

Overspending to stock up on sale items one week may allow underspending next week.

Flexible expenses are easier to adjust than fixed expenses.

Milk and bread are located

Money received as tips, gifts & interest is usually not included as income in a budget.