What is shrinkflation? How to avoid this sneaky cost-cutting tactic
What is shrinkflation? How to avoid this sneaky cost-cutting tactic It’s not your imagination. Store products are shrinking. Here’s what you need to know about shrinkflation. Shrinkflation is when companies reduce the size or quantity of their product while keeping the same price. That means fewer chips in the bag, slimmer toilet paper rolls and […]
How to prepare for shifting interest rates: 3 financial strategies
Shoppers walk with items during Black Friday deals at a Target store in Westbury, New York, U.S., November 24, 2023. Shannon Stapleton | Reuters After more than a year of dealing with rapid inflation, consumers have become numb to higher prices. But as inflation cools, experts say there are strategies that can help you weather current conditions […]
How to save on Thanksgiving costs despite inflation
Tetra Images | Tetra Images | Getty Images Families preparing for Thanksgiving will find that turkeys are cheaper this year. The U.S. bird population recovered from last year’s avian flu, boosting supply and helping push down prices. This year, a 16-pound frozen whole turkey costs $27.35 on average, a 5.6% decrease from 2022, according to […]