July 23rd, 2008
I recently read a story on CNN Money about what consumers are cutting back on in terms of household budget. It was a look at what people say they are willing to decrease their spending on when it comes to consumer items. Interestingly, though, it appears that Americans are trying to maintain their creature comforts. […]
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June 10th, 2008
Not too long ago, I wrote about the “recession diet.” While we may not technically or officially be in a recession, many people are nevertheless feeling the pinch. And with food prices rising, it is no surprise that Spam is seeing an increase in sales (hat tip: Miki at Leadership Turn).
Yep, items that are considered […]
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May 15th, 2008
If you’re like me, it’s time to make an adjustment in the monthly budget. The dairy that we use is announcing increased prices on milk, cheese and eggs. And the fuel surcharge for delivery has gone up. Again. Not that we mind that much. After all, we like supporting local businesses — especially those with […]
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April 16th, 2008
It’s a good thing summer is on its way. We’ll be planting a garden soon, and that will help us alleviate some of the impact that food prices inflation will have on our household budget.
Right now, the big story is that oil prices hit $114 a barrel yesterday. People are talking about gas prices. And […]
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