Sharp price increases continue to factor into family life. From the grocery to the gas pump, knowing how to stretch a dollar is more important than ever for many Americans.

We asked our readers to share their tips!

Q. What is your best money saving tip for families?

Look at your credit card closing date and understand when interest will be charged on a purchase. - Dennise Alatorre

Buy only what you need. - Amy Downum

I try shopping in bulk and breakdown into smaller portions myself to save money. - Krystal Wood

Buy store brands and generics. - Bonnie Munoz

Buy food in bulk so that way it’s cheaper in the long run. - Angela Arredondo

Eat at home more and make sure you check what deals are out in different grocery stores for the foods you like. Eating out really does add up. Being aware of what is going on in the community and learning where you can get free food as well can help your family so much to make more food at home. - Leonardo Enriquez

If you can buy it twice, you can afford it (after large priority expenses). - Ash Madariaga

Pack food for when you go places! - Bailey Conner

Set up kids bank accounts and deposit small amounts every pay day...start small with 10 and build to 100$ or as close as you can get - Julie Garcia

Make coffee at home! - Candice Gonzales

Meal prepping my lunches saves money. It does require more planning and time, but then I’m not stuck spending $15 for a simple lunch at a fast food restaurant. Plus it’s healthier! - Jennifer Resolme

We rotate our streaming subscriptions every month. Paying for one instead of three at a time helps with budget and also keeps variety in our movies and shows. - Corrie White

Me and my husband have a joint bank account and it holds us accountable for unnecessary spending. - Evelyn Chavarin

Make meals based on what food you already have (either in your pantry or in the fridge- back corners included). - Heidi Frye

Try price comparison shopping in apps to save money. - Shannon Whitaker

Dollar store for homework and office supplies. - Robyn Lace

Fast food, coffee shops cut off spending. Also, buy in bulk in larger grocery store retailers instead of smaller ones. Prepare meals at home. Put at least $25 per paycheck into savings. Use credit cards with rewards and shop at stores with rewards programs. Cut off not essential expenses like cable. - Brenda Moore

Buy gift cards to places so we can eat out or bowl throughout the year! - Kathy Hernandez

Rank the items on your grocery list by priority and only splurge on the highest ranking items. - Marina Medrano

Delete the spending apps on your phone! - Hope Bachman

As a mother to four boys I’ve learned to cut their hair myself. - Vernella Cantorna

Take advantage of the free fishing days or free entrance to national parks. - Elizabeth Juarez

Each paycheck, put money in envelopes for each bill due the extra put in an envelope for savings. - Shannon Snyder

Make your own dry goods! Grow your own produce since it’s outrageously costly now! - Shyan Chrissakis