The Cost of Groceries

[kbaxter60]

Turns out the word "transitory" now means "here to stay".

Yellen: Okay Fine, High Prices Are Here to Stay

townhall.com

 

[Steve In Texas]

I cannot afford any more of Joe's Bidenomics.

My wife came back from a $200 grocery trek with two bags. I remember when that would same money filled the trunk and then some. But the crazy increases under Joe Biden's watch have really hurt.

If I go through my expense tracking budget, food has been the second most painful at like 60% over the three years. Health insurance is right behind it at 50% increase in three years. Fuel still takes the lead at nearly doubling.

 

[kbaxter60]

If I go through my expense tracking budget, food has been the second most painful at like 60% over the three years. Health insurance is right behind it at 50% increase in three years. Fuel still takes the lead at nearly doubling.

Brother, you are not alone.

 

[Wudidiz]

Yup. I'm back on Ramen. Walmart .30 cents a pack.

 

[kbaxter60]

Yup. I'm back on Ramen. Walmart .30 cents a pack.

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Even that is up over 10%.
We went on the Dave Ramsey diet: rice and beans, beans and rice.

 

[ZX9RCAM]

Sucks being on a carb restricted diet and trying to save money.

 

[Wudidiz]

I eat so many beans my wife says I'm a fire hazard.

 

[msharley]

Sucks being on a carb restricted diet and trying to save money.

Me?

I'm a fire up that old Crown Vic....

Tune in ole LeRoy!

 

[popsgarland]

Wife and I have left overs more often now instead of tossing them,.

 

[sparkyv]

Ain't bidenomics grand?

Groceries really have been hit by inflation. Higher than what gov is reporting.

Homeowners insurance went up 50% from last year.

 

[jmohme]

Walmart used to be the place for a show. Now it’s HEB.

The freak show is still Walmart where I live.
Anytime I have to go there, I always leave with the awful music from the Star Wars canteena scene playing in my head!

 

[red442joe]

Or maybe I'll use that spreadsheet of Beto voters in my area and source off them. It'll be a true test of their charity they believe EVERYONE else should be willing to display.

I too plan to be a marauder.

Joe

 

[Tnhawk]

I cannot afford any more of Joe's Bidenomics.

My wife came back from a $200 grocery trek with two bags. I remember when that would same money filled the trunk and then some. But the crazy increases under Joe Biden's watch have really hurt.

If I go through my expense tracking budget, food has been the second most painful at like 60% over the three years. Health insurance is right behind it at 50% increase in three years. Fuel still takes the lead at nearly doubling.

FJB

 

[popper]

And quantity you get is less. So cost is much higher. She asks what I want for dinner - whatever is left over from last time.

 

[Buttermut]

Yeah I’m lucky to keep it under 80 dollars just going into Walmart.

$80.. your good , I try my best and it’s always 140$

 

[kbaxter60]

Funny:
https://thefederalist.com/2024/01/3...its-a-punchline-but-americans-arent-laughing/

 

[baboon]

Yeah it really does suck enough to discuss it. I shop @ Brookshire's in Groesbeck, for a couple of reasons, #1) I like the store. Clean, not to big, nice meat department & produce & its some what close to home. I also like the points system for 5% off with every $500.00 spent & senior discount .

So today I spent a little more then normal because I picked up 2 whole pork butts. Next month I cooking the monthly senior luncheon at the Volunteer Fire Department. Im not one to pass on deals & coupons are worth the effort to me, aint like I have a bunch going on. Today I chosen to burn my 5% in points because of coupons & shopping the add. I saved $120.68 or 37% of my total bill. Not to bad for a fat old bearded crippled up guy.

 

[deemus]

Riding solo these days too, I find myself buying just what I need for this week. I no longer have a bunch of hungry teens to feed every day. But I too am trying to buy bargains.

Made a roast a couple weeks ago and ended up forgetting it in the garage fridge and had to throw 1/3 of it away. I hate wasting food when its so darn expensive.

Today I bought 1/2 gallon milk for cereal, a bag of Fritos for chili pie, and two bags of salad. Been putting meat in my salads. Not sure I've ever bought that little before.

 

[oldag]

Some very good sale prices on beef from time to time. Buy it and freeze it.

 

[baboon]

Some very good sale prices on beef from time to time. Buy it and freeze it.

I pretty much shop the marked down meat and freeze it. I have2 fridges and both are pretty full.

Seeing as the store was out of chicken thighs that were on sale I’ll be eating chili most of the week. I tend to make a big meal and eat it all week.