16 hacks to save time and money at Trader Joe's

• Trader Joe's can be a stressful place to shop because of its extreme crowds and long lines.
• Even though it sells expensive organic products, it also sells a lot of affordable produce and private-label non-perishables.
• We compiled a list of some of the best tricks to save your time and money when you go to Trader Joe's.

Trader Joe's is an incredibly popular place to shop for groceries, in large part due to its affordability and great selection. A big part of the reason it can keep prices so low is that it primarily sells private-label products. However, anyone who shops there knows how stressful it can be - it's not uncommon for check-out lines to snake halfway around the stores.

Before you make your next big shopping trip to Trader Joe's, these are some time- and money-saving tricks you should know: