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Establishment Economists Attack Kamala Harris -- For Being Right Aug. 28, 2024
"I've got those Payday-Friday Grocery store blues." That working-class lament is from an old blue... Read More
Saying 'Thank You' at the Grocery Store Mar. 26, 2024
Dear Readers: We recently ran a letter from someone who complained that cashiers at grocery stores r... Read More
Things to Stock Up on in March Mar. 04, 2024
Even though it still feels like winter, home improvement centers are hauling out air conditioners th... Read More
Surviving Discount Warehouse Clubs Feb. 13, 2024
Now here's a question I'll bet you ask yourself from time to time: Can I really save money by shoppi... Read More
How to Eat Healthy on a Budget Jan. 31, 2024
I can't tell you how many times I've heard from readers who are stuck in a mindset that says in orde... Read More
Little Ways to Save Big! Jan. 23, 2024
The secret to starting a serious savings program is to look for small, painless ways to save, and th... Read More
Groceries and the Dating Game Dec. 27, 2023
Dear Cheapskate: Can you clarify expiration dates on food products? When it says "Sell By 8/01/23" d... Read More
How to Make Groceries Last Even Longer Sep. 20, 2023
A recent column on the proper storage for fresh fruits and vegetables generated a lot of great reade... Read More
Don't Rely on the Unit Price Alone to Get the Best Deal Aug. 21, 2023
As prices continue to climb while incomes continue to lag, if there's one thing we know how to do it... Read More
Getting to the Bottom of the Diaper Crisis Aug. 02, 2023
For those who have never had to buy diapers, it might be easy to wonder what all the stink is about ... Read More
How to Make Fruits and Vegetables Last Longer Jun. 27, 2023
According to the World Resources Institute, the average U.S. household of four people throws out abo... Read More
Stock the Pantry to Save Money Apr. 18, 2023
Just in case you haven't been paying close attention to what's going on with the cost of food, the a... Read More
A Savvy Shopper's Secrets for Buying in Bulk: How to Tell a Bum Deal from a Real Steal Apr. 17, 2023
Buying in bulk is an article of faith in these cost-conscious times, and judging by the boom in disc... Read More
Small Efforts Repeated Equal Big Savings Apr. 13, 2023
Next to the rent or mortgage payment, food is likely your biggest household expense. And have you no... Read More
Whacky Doodle Ground Beef Mar. 08, 2023
Years ago, I made a terrible mistake. I froze 10 pounds of ground beef. That big block of frozen bur... Read More
Boyfriend Is Acting More Like a Roommate Feb. 23, 2023
Dear Annie: I have been in a long-term relationship with my significant other for over 10 years. It ... Read More
How to Save Money on Groceries Feb. 13, 2023
Feeding a family is complicated enough without worrying about the cost of groceries. But here we are... Read More
Egg Prices Are Already Cracking Jan. 17, 2023
When I worked on Reuters' business desk, we weren't allowed to parrot press releases reporting that ... Read More
Slash Food Costs and Give Yourself a Raise Jan. 12, 2023
Could you use an extra $1,200? That's exactly what you'll have in a year if you can find a way to wh... Read More
Don't Be Afraid of Difficulties in 2023 Dec. 30, 2022
With 2022 nearing its end, I reflected on the words that I wrote this time last year regarding not e... Read More
