Cost of living drives frugal changes for Miami family
Barbara and Joe Hayes in Miami cut back despite a $26 000 annual income after a pay raise. They trim food and transportation costs while keeping travel and private schooling for their daughter Laurie. The family preserves nonessentials and aims to save 15 to 20 percent of gross income.
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Food costs rise as index shows higher February rate
An AP report notes the Labor Department says the February food price index reached 131.1 on the 1967 base meaning $13.11 buys what $10 did in 1967. The chart outlines continued increases over recent months, highlighting ongoing inflation in food costs.
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