I added up all of our grocery expenses for 2022 to see how much we spent on food. We live in the United States and our household consists of two people. The majority of our grocery shopping is done at one store which is just down the street from our
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2023 Wish List
In 2022 I was only able to knock the Battery Maintainer from my wish list. It was the lowest priced item. I ended up getting two of them, one for each vehicle. I need to replace one of my vehicles which are both over 12 years old. But, with the
Continue readingSaving Money on Cat Litter
Even our pets are being affected by inflation! I had been getting Fresh Step Clean Paws Calming cat litter in a 22.5 Lb box from Target. In March 2022 the price was $13.79. By July, the price had risen to $16.49. With two cats I was buying a box every
Continue reading2022 Holiday Shopping Budget
During the holiday season a lot of people feel good when they spend money. I am frugal and don’t think the same way about spending money as my spend-happy girlfriend. I know how much money we have coming in each month and have built our budget around that. Just because
Continue readingTop 10 Benefits of Early Retirement
Being forced to retire early (before social security) can be a financial challenge. Every monthly expense needs to be looked at to see if it is necessary or not. The Holidays become more stressful as you try to budget for gifts and meals. I just got done placing an online
Continue readingSurviving Hard Times in 2022
When I was younger, I always noticed the unkept houses in our neighborhood. Why was the lawn not being cared for and how come the paint was peeling? Didn’t the owner care about how their home looked? These days, I understand that it comes down to choices. It’s easy for
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