When to Buy "Off-Brand" & When to Buy "Name-Brand"

When to Buy "Off-Brand" & When to Buy "Name-Brand"

September 4, 2026 · 1h 0m · Episode 647

About this episode

The episode discusses the strategic decision of when to buy off-brand versus name-brand products, focusing on quality and savings.

Many of us think buying generic brands means we’re being responsible with our finances, but navigating when to opt for off-brand versus name-brand can be a strategic decision between quality and savings. So today we’re replaying one of our most popular episodes of 2024, looking at what experts in their field buy and Tiktok product review videos to know which is worth our money. 📲 Download our Spend Smart App: frugalfriendspodcast.com/app   🎙️ Get full show notes here! https://bit.ly/ffpnameoroffbrand 📚 Our book: Buy What You Love Without Going Broke https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/order-buy-what-you-love-without-going-broke/   💌 Want to save money and spend better in just 5 minutes? Get The Friendletter! Our FREE 3x weekly newsletter with freebies, deals, and savings hacks. https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/friendletter 📣 Submit your bill of the week and get a shoutout from us https://www.frugalfriendspodcast.com/bill-of-the-week/ 👉🏼 Subscribe for more on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/frugalfriends 💃🏼 Hang out with us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/frugalfriendspodcast/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy…

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