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Food

Food

Groceries and eating out are notoriously hungry expense categories. We’ve got plenty to read here on how to tame costs and cope!

Groceries and eating out are notoriously hungry expense categories. We’ve got plenty to read here on how to tame costs and cope!

Read our most popular posts all about food

Average Family of 5 Grocery Bill

My family has always lived on a pretty tight budget for groceries. We’ve had such big financial goals, here's how we cut back.

How to Eat Healthy on the Average Grocery Cost Per Month for 2

The average grocery budget for two people is $600/month. See how we're able to buy healthy, wholesome food and not feel guilty about cost.

Worried About Grocery Spending? Stop Trying to Be Creative, Just Be Consistent

Erin Lowell
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January 2, 2026

When dinner feels overwhelming, a predictable meal rotation can bring less money worry and more calm to the table. No creativity required.

How One Couple Used YNAB to Dine at 100 NYC Restaurants in a Year

Cora Van Leeuwen
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May 27, 2025

What if eating at 100 restaurants in a year didn’t feel reckless—but rewarding? One NYC couple used their YNAB plan to savor every bite without sacrificing their financial peace.

The Hidden Cost of Convenience: Why “Buy Now, Pay Later” Could Be Hurting Your Financial Health

Dan Cayer
with Ben M.
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May 15, 2025

DoorDash and Klarna now let you finance a burrito. But at what cost? Discover what gets lost when there's no friction to impulse buying, and how you can create intentional spending habits.

Cut Food Costs with Our Grocery Budget Templates

Erin Lowell
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July 8, 2022

Grocery shopping on a budget is a challenge as prices continue to rise. Cut costs with tips, tricks and our free Grocery Planner templates.

How Much Should I Budget for Eating Out?

Erin Lowell
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January 26, 2022

When you're trying to plan a reasonable amount for eating out, what's realistic? Here's a better framework for deciding.

How to Use YNAB to Buy Groceries On a Budget

Erin Lowell
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March 1, 2021

You want your budget to be as simple as possible, but some categories can benefit from a bit more detail—groceries is one of them

How to Eat Healthy on the Average Grocery Cost Per Month for 2

Janelle Whitaker
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August 29, 2019

The average grocery budget for two people is $600/month. See how we're able to buy healthy, wholesome food and not feel guilty about cost.

Average Family of 5 Grocery Bill

Ben Barlowe
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August 22, 2019

My family has always lived on a pretty tight budget for groceries. We’ve had such big financial goals, here's how we cut back.

How To Stop Spending So Much Money On Food

Lindsey Burgess
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August 2, 2016

If we had a quarter for every time we get asked about food (How much should I budget for groceries? Eating out? How much is too much?

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