Category: Editorial

Nationally, consumers remain cautious despite improving headline numbers, and surveys continue showing concerns about household finances, employment prospects, and future affordability. [more…]

That was the day Cuca learned that being prepared costs a little money, but being unprepared can cost much more. [more…]

Sometimes the number on the sign goes down while the real expense quietly rises. [more…]

For those who drive more than 100 miles a week, inflated gas prices are beginning to eat into other parts of the budget. [more…]

There are plenty of national sources for financial news. Very few are built around lived local experience. [more…]

A few weeks ago, Andrew Jackson could cover 5 gallons of regular unleaded. Now, he needs a little help. [more…]

Groceries held nearly still. And the consumer was left once again trying to sort out which kind of bad news matters more. [more…]

The five-station sample used for this week’s fuel snapshot fell from an average of $3.96 to $3.53 per gallon — a drop of 10.9% in one week. [more…]

While national reporting points to sharper increases at the pump, the rise in our broader community—though steady—has been more measured.  [more…]

The five-station sample used for this week’s fuel snapshot rose from an average of $3.79 to $3.83 per gallon [more…]

Freezer (-8.6%), Produce (-9.4%), and Meat (-6.7%) all showed drops in price over the previous week. [more…]

Some prices sprint. Some prices stick. Some prices finally back off. [more…]

The Bean Counter’s Scrapbook is not here to tell readers how they should feel about the economy. It is here to confirm what the receipts… [more…]