How to Be a Smart Shopper

When making a purchase, careful _________________of your budget and needs is essential to becoming a smart shopper.

• green

• contradictory

• consideration

• exaggerate

Avoid making a sudden strong wish to do something purchases by waiting a week and evaluating the pros and cons before deciding whether the item is a genuine necessity.

• impulse

• mislead

• necessity

• pros and cons

Take the time to weigh the advantages and disadvantages before making a significant purchase, ensuring that it aligns with your budget and contributes value to your life..

• impulse

• mislead

• necessity

• pros and cons

• Whether shopping online or in-store, choosing the right person or business that sells goods can impact your overall shopping experience and contribute to your success as a smart shopper.

• impulse

• retail

• necessity

• purchase

What do smart consumers do?

• shop for things they need first

• shop for things they want first

• buy something at the highest price

• go to as many stores as possible and compare prices

Every time you shop, you need to make good/smart ___________.

• choices

• needs

• wants

• questions

A deduction from the usual cost of something

• purchase

• shopping list

• aisle

• discount

There are web sites and magazines that publish the results of product tests and offer ratings for products to tell you which ones are best. You can use these to _____________.

• comparison shop

• find coupons and rebate offers

• learn about advertising claims 

• look for sales

What do you need before going to the grocery store to be a smart shopper?

• sales flyer from the store

• a shopping list

• coupons

• you don't need anything

Why is it important to have a list before grocery shopping?

• It's a waste of time

• It helps to overspend

• It guides purchases and prevents unnecessary spending

• It restricts choices