Save or Splurge? When to Buy Generic or Brand Name

Corporate spending on marketing and advertising is the number-one reason name-brand products are pricier than store brands.

Sometimes, this investment turns sour and leads to legal repercussions.

Here’s a handy reference list to help you determine when to save and when to splurge.

SAVE: SUNSCREEN

This summertime essential is an important purchase

SPLURGE: CONDIMENTS

Another summer staple, name-brand condiments fare better in taste tests than store-brand options.

SAVE: PRINTER INK

You can easily find cheap ink through Inkjet Willy

SPLURGE: TRASH BAGS

To save on this household staple, buy them in bulk from warehouse club stores

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