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You're probably aware that your food shopping isn't as efficient as it could be. But you may not know how many dollars are slipping through your fingers because of current shopping habits.

AOL Money Coach Jean Chatzky says that we toss out twice as much food today as we did 20 years ago. Working parents often begin thinking about dinner an hour before it's time to eat. Popular and pricey ready-to-eat meals are all too tempting. These bad habits are easy to change and can make a big difference to your wallet.

Read Jean's Article From CNN Money

Five Money-Saving Food Tips

Start slashing that grocery bill with these five tips.

1) Don't Get Ripped Off
When it comes to prepared foods, price compare and ask yourself if the convenience is worth it.

2) Use What You Have
Odds are that whatever it is makes a tasty pasta dish.

3) Make a Food List
Aim for planning three dinners. Even better if they share some basic ingredients.

4) Shop Online
Web sites let you maintain a standard shopping list that only need weekly updates.

5) Make Shopping a Game
There's a system to store sales and The Grocery Game Web site helps take advantage of that.

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