In case you missed it, the U.S. hit its highest rate of inflation in four decades this year. Food and fuel prices are up pretty much everywhere. But before you freak out, don't.
This guide is designed to get you out of the inflation funk. We dug through the data so you can cut costs on groceries, fuel up for less, and keep calm when prices feel wrong.
Rising Food Prices
If your grocery costs seem super high lately, you're not insane. Food prices have gone up 10% in the past year, as if avocados weren't expensive enough already.
We did the math and gathered everything you need to navigate rising food prices ā including a list of items with the biggest price bumps and proven ways to save.
It's tricky enough saving money on groceries, generally ā but throw in the highest rate of inflation in 40 years, and it can feel pretty defeating. According to the U.S. Consumer Price Index, the c...
From the grocery store to the hardware store, prices are going up all over the place ā even the cost you pay for gas to drive to these stores. But is everything more expensive right now? Well, pret...
You're not crazy ā your fruits, vegetables, and just about every single other grocery item has gotten more expensive since March 2021. According to the most recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) report...
Rising Prices by Store
The bad news? Things are more expensive at some of your favorite stores. The good news? You can beat those pesky price bumps by knowing what to look for and where.
Are Walmart Prices Rising?
Walmart everyday low prices are no longer that lowā¦ With grocery prices on the rise, I decided to go through KCL's photo archives to find out how the 2021 prices of 20 items compare to the prices I...
Are Starbucks Prices Rising?
It's no surprise that everything is getting more expensive. Not only are your groceries costing you more money, but now Starbucks is too. In 2022, most Starbucks prices increased by $0.30-$50 per i...
I can't be the only person wondering, āIs everything more expensive?ā You might've had a hunch that your groceries were getting more expensive or that your paycheck wasn't going as far as it used t...
You're not imagining it ā grocery prices are steadily on the rise. The U.S. Consumer Price Index shows that grocery prices have increased by 10% in the last year. While buying in bulk may save you...
Are inflation and soaring prices keeping you away from the home improvement stores? Lowe's is my favorite place to shop for my projects. As an avid DIYer and gardening enthusiast I was curious to f...
If you feel like every time you walk into the grocery store prices have increased, you're right! And rising meat prices are outpacing every other category, so much so that the four multinational co...
Where to Find Meat Coupons
With meat prices soaring the way they are, I scramble for meat coupons every chance I can. You've gotta be committed to combing through the Sunday newspaper and scouring rebate and cash back apps,...
How Much Does a Cow Cost?
How do the cuts and cost of buying a cow compare to the grocery store? Is purchasing a side of beef worth it? See if cow-pooling is for you and your family
How to Save on Groceries & Household Essentials
When price tags are trending up, saving on common household items adds breathing room to your budget. Everything you need to find the cheapest products, compare prices, and cut through the clutter is right here:
Where to Get Cheap Produce
Getting a low price on fresh produce is the holy grail that health-conscious families on a budget are always in search of. Finding out how to save on fresh produce can be tricky. Since this is pret...
The average family goes through two double rolls of paper towels every week, 28 sheets per day. If you're buying Bounty paper towels, the most popular paper towel brand in the United States, you're...
Whether your family runs through one trash bag per week or one trash bag per day, there's money you're probably leaving on the table if you don't know exactly how to save on garbage bags. Wanna lea...
Babies ain't cheap. But learning how to get cheap diapers will go a long way in softening the blow to your budget after you have a baby. It's true that the average American family spends close to $...
The average American uses nearly $10 worth of toilet paper every month. Daily, we use 8-9 sheets of toilet paper every time we go to the bathroom ā that's 57 sheets every day! An average roll costs...
Depending on how much your baby eats, you could be spending up to $30/week! Here's all the ways to save money on baby formula without killing your budget!
Meat is super expensive right now in the midst of inflation. On average, meat prices rose 15% in the U.S. between 2021 and 2022 ā and the end might not be in sight. Sure, maybe you can do Meatless...
Gas prices are a huge part of the inflation problem, but you don't have to stop driving to dodge the bullet. Take these money-saving tips on the road with you when fuel costs are through the roof.
How to Save Money on Gas
We all want gas prices to drop back down below $2 a gallon, but in the meantime you can fight unleaded sticker shock with these 12 tweaks.
When it comes to saving money on gas, you gotta start with fuel rewards programs. That's because ā no matter where you live ā you can cut $0.10 - $0.20/gallon off of each fill-up simply by joining...
Want to save hundreds on gas? Credit card rewards can be a viable solution, as long as you're paying off your balance in full every single billing period so you can maintain or establish good to ex...
Ever wonder how people save hundreds of thousands of dollars a year shopping at the same stores you do?
TheKrazyCouponLady.com shows you exactly how itās done all while keeping things as simple and straightforward as possible. Born out of frustration and desperate desire to save money, The Krazy Coupon Ladyās founders, Heather Wheeler and Joanie Demer created KCL to de-mystify extreme couponing and expose shopping strategies that show you how to work the system and save BIG. Krazy big. Now go forth and buy the 75ā TV; itās on sale.