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A man browses in the meat department at Lambert's Rainbow Market, on June 15, 2021 in Westwood, Mass. February food prices were 7.9% higher compared with a year ago and are expected to increase 4.5% to 5.5% in 2022. As a result, it can feel harder than ever to keep grocery spending under control. But budgeting and cooking experts say there are strategies you can apply to save money and make a difference in your household budget. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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Kimberly Palmer: To fight inflation, take down food expenses
By KIMBERLY PALMER OF NERDWALLET
Mon,05/02/22-5:05AM , 339 Reads
Like many shoppers, I’ve noticed my grocery bill getting bigger each week: February food prices were 7.9% higher than they were a year ago, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service.
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Dollar bills are shown in New York, Oct. 24, 2016. Automating bill payments and savings deposits can save time, but it can also cause problems if you forget to monitor transfers or prepare for a large withdrawal. Before automating money tasks, financial experts suggest reviewing your cash flow to know exactly when funds come in and go out. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

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Kimberly Palmer: Spring-clean finances with some automation
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Sun,04/03/22-8:11PM , 246 Reads
Automating financial tasks sounds like the perfect way to check mundane items like saving and paying bills off your to-do list with minimal effort. But there’s a potential downside to giving up manual control.
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A box filled with dollar bills is shown in New York, Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Even though your tax refund can feel like a gift from the government, the best use of those funds is not always apparent. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

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Kimberly Palmer: How to put your tax refund to work for you
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Mon,03/07/22-5:42AM , 278 Reads
If you’re eagerly anticipating a tax refund in the coming weeks, you have good reason to be optimistic: The IRS reports that about 77% of tax returns filed last year generated a refund, and the average refund was $2,815.
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In this June 27, 2018, file photo a couple is silhouetted against moonlight reflecting off the Missouri River as they watch the full moon rise beyond downtown buildings in Kansas City, Mo. While money can be a source of stress in relationships, it can also spark romance if you use money dates to focus on your goals as a couple. First, consider your own goals and ask your partner about their values. Next, identify common goals, such as teaming up to vanquish debt or planning a vacation. Then schedule regular money chats to check in on your spending, progress and course corrections you want to make together. Finally, build in flexibility, such as having separate pots of money to spend as you wish, to help reduce tension. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

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Kimberly Palmer: The most romantic money moves you can make
By KIMBERLY PALMER OF NERDWALLET
Mon,02/07/22-5:37AM , 283 Reads
For some people, talking about money is as pleasurable a way to spend time together as going for a long walk on the beach.
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