Cheaper Groceries? Depends What and Where You’re Buying: Grocery Store Price Changes from June to November 2021 in State College, PA

Posted on by Cassidy Cornblatt

Inflation has been a big topic of late, as everyone has watched prices rise in recent months. Indeed, the Consumer Price Index (CPI), a measure of inflation tracked by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), has risen 6.2% over the past year (ending in October 2021), the largest 12-month increase since 1990. However, this … Continue reading Cheaper Groceries? Depends What and Where You’re Buying: Grocery Store Price Changes from June to November 2021 in State College, PA

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Five Tips to Reduce Your Grocery Bill

Posted on by Chenchen Cornblatt

On average, food costs are the third largest monthly expense for households, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, following only housing and transportation costs. Average food expenses per month in 2019 were $680.75, and of that, $386.92 came from grocery bills. That accounts for 5.6% of the average monthly income or 7.4% of the … Continue reading Five Tips to Reduce Your Grocery Bill