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After making this switch, shoppers arent as likely to go back to name brands again.

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Swap out name-brand items for thesethree generic alternatives.

Trash Bags

Money expert Dave Ramsey has long recommended buying generic brandtrash bags.

(After all, shoppers are supposed to throw this product out.)

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Chatman agreed and said that oftentimes, generic trash bags mirror their name-brand counterparts.

Chatman said all formulations for cleaningsupplies and detergentsare extremely similar.

The main difference is in the items packaging and marketing.

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Need a few cleaning supply recommendations?

Chatman recommended shopping the following generic offerings at Walmart.

Consider this your sign to start buying generic medication like aspirin.

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The next time youre at CVS Pharmacy and need aspirin, Chatman recommends buyingCVS Health ibuprofen pain relievers.

Shoppers will receive 200 tablets and only pay $6.99.

In comparison, a 200-count bottle ofTylenol Extra Strengthis priced at $24.99.

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