Saving Money at the Grocery Store

As many of us know, there are plenty of ways for people to save money in their day-to-day spending. Whether it's through car pooling or the way we use water and electricity, we can find all kinds of opportunities to pinch a few pennies.

However, one place that we could always use more money saving tips for is the grocery store. CBS News has put together a list of tricks to turn regular shoppers into savvy shoppers when it comes to the food we buy.

• Check the bottom shelf. Since eye-level is where most shoppers do their spending in the grocery store, many companies pay to have their items stocked there. Check the bottom of the shelf for more cost-effective items.
• Mind the end-cap. Just because certain products are on display at the end of the aisle doesn't mean they are on sale. In addition, check the expiration date on these products. There's a chance the retailer has put less fresh items there in hopes of selling them before they go bad.
• Convenience costs money. Sure, you can buy pre-cut chicken or shredded cheese, but it's always cheaper just to buy the full product yourself and then cut it or separate it out later.

To see these tips and others, be sure to visit CBS News to find out more about how you can save money at the grocery store.