Dave Ramsey, who wants everyone to live debt-free, often gives this advice on his radio show to people who are struggling with debt: Eat rice and beans, beans and rice.
What he is saying is people should cut back on expenses as much as possible until they get out of debt. However, could rice and beans be good advice for foods to buy when money is tight?
It’s easy to cook at home. You’ll save money, you will eat healthier, and you will have leftovers, which means you won’t have to cook lunch tomorrow.
Stock up on these staples when they go on sale, and you will eat good, even when money is tight. A lot of people like to add kidney beans into their chili, but beans are already full of protein.
Fresh produce is a great addition to any meal, but it gets more expensive when it is out of season because it is either trucked in from a southern state, or it is flown here from another country.
Consider buying the whole chicken. It’s good for the environment, and you save money (buying separate cuts of chicken costs more).