We’re all worried about our bank balance right now. The economy is causing many people significant turmoil. And no matter whether the president agrees or not, affordability is a key issue for most families. Experts, economists, and stock market analysts use indicators to determine how things are going. Of course, they all look to the…
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I know I say it all the time, but times have changed. Sure, a lot of it has to do with society, our culture, and even technology. But sometimes it’s the simple things. When I was growing up, you could find a few cents in your piggy bank, or grab some change from your parents,…
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I don’t do much grocery shopping these days. Years ago, I discovered that staying away from the supermarket helps me avoid buying unnecessary things. I don’t know how much it’s helped my waistline, but that’s what I tell myself. My wife went to the store yesterday and let me know we were switching the cut…
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There’s a great deal of talk about the price of eggs, milk, and bread. Grocery staples are always key indicators of the economy. Right now, the cost of eggs is skyrocketing because of the bird flu. For some reason, even though chicken prices are also increasing, you don’t hear people discussing that. Now, chicken prices…
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One of our most significant concerns is inflation. Many people feel the price of filling their shopping cart keeps going up. And while it may seem that the price of everything is climbing, that may not be true. National Public Radio has been tracking the price of everyday food items for the last six years…
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Consumers are frustrated. For the last couple of years, the cost of everything has skyrocketed. For a while, people kept buying what they needed. But recently, they’ve screamed enough is enough. Fewer people are dining out. Many are even staying away from fast food. Business at grocery stores is slowing down, too. Shoppers have had…
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If you’ve been to the grocery store recently, you’ve likely noticed the steep jump in egg prices. We shouldn’t be surprised. Last year there were numerous stories about the avian flu and how it caused problems in the chicken population. Until the poultry world recovers, prices will remain high. Naturally, this will affect the prices…
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We’re all used to rising prices at the grocery. Even though we don’t like it, it’s a fact of life. COVID-19 caused many producers to hike prices over the last 6 months. But they’re not done. Soon, you will see a big jump in prices in one grocery aisle. And the reason is interesting…
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I’m sure we all can agree that the cost of living keeps rising. But I never realized just how much until my mother asked me for a favor the other day. It was then that I realized how prices have risen through the years…
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