EC All-Stars Champion

  • Staples are perpetual bargains: Pair rice, beans, eggs and potatoes with seasonal produce.
  • The most expensive products are always placed on shelves at eye level.
  • Accessories like costume jewelry are marked up 350 percent from their wholesale cost.
  • Replacing an appliance? Buy an energy-efficient device to save money over the long run.
  • Don’t store canned goods near large, warm appliances; they could spoil when heated.