Inflation drags on as grocery prices stay high
Consumers face slower inflation yet persistently elevated costs across meals and staples. Experts note CPI cooling from 9.1 to 2.9 percent masked ongoing price pressure, with wages, supply chains, and food industry dynamics shaping what shoppers pay.
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Cash stuffing rises in a digital era and a Twin Cities founder
Emily Franks built a career around cash stuffing after learning budgeting in a church class. She runs the Aesthetic Dollar selling minimalist envelopes and planners in the Twin Cities, while online videos chronicle budgeting tips. Experts note cash use remains steady among lower income and older shoppers, with practical steps to begin. track spending, withdraw cash, and allocate envelopes for key categories.
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