Frugal Shopper Report

12/12/2022

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/m/84bb4a62-04ac-3261-b0c2-b9e14129010e/gasoline-prices-are-down-5.html

U.S. retail gasoline prices have declined for five weeks in a row, with average prices on track to fall below $3 by Christmas, says GasBuddy.

07/12/2022

"Historically" high levels of shoplifting at the nation's Walmart stores and lax prosecution in cases could lead to higher prices and even closed stores if the problem continues, according to company CEO Doug McMillon.

05/11/2022

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/us-diesel-crunch-means-time-100000636.html

The personal-finance guru has urged Americans to stock up as truckers face a shortage of fuel. 5 top experts lay out the risks to food supply and inflation.

01/11/2022

https://www.facebook.com/216484021792007/posts/5586111354829220/?sfnsn=mo

The average American spends $5,111 a month on expenses and bills. Where does it all go, where do you measure up and how can you reduce your monthly expenses?

30/10/2022

https://www.yahoo.com/news/seriously-low-diesel-supply-threatens-191458189.html

A seriously low U.S. and global diesel supply is likely to drive up fuel costs and worsen inflation, raising concerns as the cold weather months approach. “The national numbers for distillates are pretty tight,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “It’s uncomfortabl...

29/10/2022

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/used-car-market-biggest-winners-191153312.html

With the price of food continuing to rise, at least consumers are seeing relief in one spending category: The price of used cars is dropping in line with rising interest rates and decreased consumer...

17/10/2022

https://www.yahoo.com/news/why-price-groceries-keeps-rising-100000411.html

Americans continue to pay more at the grocery store as surging food inflation shows no signs of slowing down. Grocery prices rose 13 percent over the last year and 0.7 percent in September alone, outpacing the annual 8.2 percent inflation rate for all consumer products, according to the most recent....

16/10/2022

16/10/2022

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Prices at the grocery store continued to soar last month, adding even more pressure to shoppers' wallets.

16/10/2022

https://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory/amazons-holiday-sales-event-sees-lower-sales-group-91467804

Amazon said Thursday its Prime members ordered more than 100 million items during a sales event this week that analysts are expecting to be a bellwether for the holiday shopping season

14/10/2022

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/americans-pay-most-25-years-193811112.html

(Bloomberg) -- Americans trying to keep warm this winter are poised to spend the most on heating in at least 25 years. US households face an average power bill of $1,359 this winter, the highest since at least 1997, according to the Energy Information Administration. While much of that spike is driv...

12/10/2022

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/m/c394a905-d837-3522-9549-8961830587fd/wholesale-prices-rise-for.html

U.S. wholesale prices rose 0.4% in September to mark the first increase in three months, signaling little progress in the Federal Reserve's fight to vanquish high inflation.

11/10/2022

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/updated-odds-falling-home-prices-212455018.html

These 335 housing markets are at "high" or "very high" risk of falling home prices.

10/10/2022

https://finance.yahoo.com/video/amazon-launches-prime-day-discounts-194239768.html

Yahoo Finance tech reporter Allie Garfinkle shares what customers should expect from Amazon's newest Prime Day event taking place on Oct. 11 and 12.

09/10/2022

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/rental-inflation-the-market-is-shifting-130016129.html

The for-rent housing market is starting to come down, with rent growth dropping in recent months.

09/10/2022

https://www.wsj.com/articles/costco-not-ready-to-cut-prices-as-shipping-commodities-costs-fall-11665048601

Rising labor costs and prices that were locked in with suppliers months ago are keeping inflationary pressures on the retailer.

08/10/2022

https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/05/energy/gas-prices/index.html

Even before Wednesday's action by OPEC+ to cut oil production, US gas prices were on their way up. More price increases at the pump likely lay ahead.

06/10/2022

https://www.thestreet.com/technology/ford-delivers-very-bad-news-to-ev-buyers?puc=yahoo&cm_ven=YAHOO

The Dearborn, Michigan-based automaker just made a decision that will impact consumer purchasing power.

06/10/2022

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New vehicle prices hit a record in August. Even if they start coming down, interest rates are now at their highest levels in 15 years.

05/10/2022

The food court combo has remained the same price since 1985.

04/10/2022

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/what-will-happen-with-inflation-interest-rates-and-housing-heres-what-to-expect-in-the-next-two-years-and-what-could-go-wrong-11664555773?siteid=yhoof2

How does the Fed affect the rest of us? Here's an explainer, and when to expect lower prices for groceries, possibly higher unemployment, and what you can do...

02/10/2022

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-09-29/recession-or-not-consumers-are-spending-less-due-to-uncertainty

Concerns about the economy, personal finances are causing pull back on spending.

01/10/2022

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/huge-surge-travel-holiday-season-economist-184712628.html

Travelers were able to enjoy lower airfare prices this summer but with the holidays approaching, they should brace themselves for both higher prices and longer lines at the airport, one expert warned.

30/09/2022

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UBS analysts upgraded Kraft Heinz Co. shares on Thursday, explaining that rising prices will help the company overcome declining sales volumes amid "peak...

30/09/2022

https://finance.yahoo.com/m/86ef61ca-1daf-39b4-b657-e1eead172cf2/cheaper-gas-holds-down-u-s-.html

A key gauge of U.S. inflation rose a mild 0.3% in August, as another sharp decline in gasoline prices helped to ease the financial stress on households and businesses. But prices are still going up fast.

29/09/2022

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/medicare-premiums-cheaper-174613059.html

Monthly Part B premiums for 2023 will decrease to $164.90 from $170.10, the first decline in a decade.

29/09/2022

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/amazon-secret-outlet-sale-092922-094519172.html

Score a Ninja blender for $20 off, a mega-popular smart TV for just $140, and more must-have deals.

29/09/2022

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/26/costco-cfo-says-hot-dog-and-soda-combo-price-is-forever.html?utm_content=Main&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR0F29IBFwZ7_jBZlGRZt1RHlMYvk9acgSLsct3fsorNpL33Geu2m0twpcE =1664219299

The food court combo has remained the same price since 1985.

27/09/2022

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It'll cost more to mail letters and packages for both commercial and retail products starting Sunday.

27/09/2022

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It’s not your imagination. Everything really does seem to be in short supply.

26/09/2022

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Let the season of sales begin!

25/09/2022

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The Pandemic Housing Boom is looking more and more like the Pandemic Housing Bubble.

25/09/2022

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Utilities are paying more for natural gas, which means many Colorado customers will see higher bills starting Oct. 1.

25/09/2022

https://www.wsj.com/articles/gucci-burberry-join-booming-secondhand-luxury-trade-11664011980?mod=e2tw

A Gucci handbag for $250 instead of $2,000? The increasingly popular used-goods market is splitting the industry.

25/09/2022

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/credit-card-rates-poised-to-hit-record-high-if-fed-hikes-keep-coming-210311216.html

Credit card interest rates, which move in tandem with Fed increases, will increase in 30 to 45 days.

24/09/2022

US Shoppers are avoiding items including steak and chicken with higher costs for groceries battering household budgets.

24/09/2022

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Egg prices are up 82% over August last year and just went up another 6.1% from July, according to information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

22/09/2022

A study by Stanford University researchers finds that the expected rapid growth in the number of electric vehicles charging at home during off-peak hours is going to put more pressure on the grid and get more expensive.