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Many people enter a supermarket planning to buy only a few items but leave with much more. Without a shopping list, your brain is more likely to respond to colorful displays, discounts, and impulse purchases. Retail stores are carefully designed to encourage extra spending.
A written list helps keep your attention on what you actually need. It also reduces the number of decisions you have to make while shopping. A simple list can save both money and time.
© Consumer Reports