Tag: Inflation

November 18, 2024 Off

Grocery Shock: How to Fight Rising Food Prices

By The Admiral Staff

Grocery prices are rising, increasing by 0.5% monthly and nearly 2.5% annually, due to factors like rising gas prices, commodity spikes, increased imports, and crop damage. To combat this, the article suggests several strategies: check unit prices, opt for store brands and cheaper cuts of meat, utilize apps like Fetch Rewards to earn gift cards, shop online for pantry items using Rakuten for cash back, use a browser extension to ensure you’re not overpaying online,

November 15, 2024 Off

Beat Inflation: 7 Ways to Boost Your Income Now

By The Admiral Staff

With inflation soaring, The Penny Hoarder suggests several ways to combat rising costs and earn extra income. Options include playing Solitaire Cash and Bingo Cash (potentially winning up to $83 per game), getting paid for opinions through Survey Junkie, earning cash for watching video previews with InboxDollars, and receiving 1% cash back with a Discover Cashback Debit account. A browser extension can also help identify online shopping overpayments, and reselling free items found on Craigslist offers a quick profit opportunity.

November 14, 2024 Off

Thanksgiving Feast for Less: Aldi Slashes Prices to Beat 2019

By The Admiral Staff

Aldi is offering its traditional Thanksgiving foods at prices lower than they were in 2019, aiming to provide value amid ongoing grocery price concerns. A complete Thanksgiving meal for 10, including a turkey and all the fixings, can be purchased for around $47. This promotion comes as inflation cools, but grocery prices remain significantly higher than in 2019. Walmart is also offering Thanksgiving discounts, advertising a meal for under $7 per person, with turkeys starting as

November 9, 2024 Off

Inflation Bites: How to Fight Rising Grocery Costs

By The Admiral Staff

With inflation surging – particularly at grocery stores where beef and pork prices are rising – here are four ways to combat rising costs: earn gift cards by scanning grocery receipts with Fetch Rewards, get cash back on online grocery orders through Rakuten, use a browser extension to compare prices and find coupons before online purchases, and earn cash by completing surveys and watching videos with InboxDollars. These strategies aim to offset the impact of inflation and save money on everyday expenses.

September 2, 2024 Off

Dollar Tree’s $7 Shift: What It Means for Bargain Hunters

By The Admiral Staff

Dollar Tree is planning to raise prices again, with some items potentially costing up to $7 by the end of 2024, as part of their “More Choices” initiative. This follows previous price increases to $1.25, $3, $4, and $5 in select stores. While the majority of products will remain at lower price points, the move signifies a shift away from Dollar Tree’s original dollar-store concept, a trend seen across many discount retailers like