Category Archives: Food

Deciding how much money to budget for food is a personal decision, but there are some guidelines you can follow to help you in making a decision about your own budget. Before getting started, you may find it helpful to gather some historical information, including receipts or credit card statements ...

About 20 percent of the average American’s annual grocery bill goes toward fresh vegetables and fruit, according to The Food Institute’s Demographics of Consumer Food Spending. And, for good reason. The federal government’s MyPlate, a reminder for healthy eating, recommends we eat as much as t...

Why bringing, not buying, your lunch is the best money-saving move We all like a little break -- especially in the morning as we’re rushing around the house trying to get ready for work and pushing kids out the door for school. And while there might be ways to streamline the morning routine (like ...