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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!

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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.

I’m a Budgeter and I Love Eating Out

You’ve probably even been told that dining out is the very first thing you should cut back on—but doesn’t that make you cringe? It did me.

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.

4 Tips for Cutting Costs When Cooking

Rachel Wong
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May 31, 2022

Want to spend less, shop less, and have more fun in the kitchen by cooking on a budget? We’ve got you covered.

20 Easy, Cost-Friendly Meals

Rachel Wong
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May 23, 2022

Budget friendly meals can be delicious and easy, in addition to being cost-effective. We've got twenty recipes from real people as proof.

4 Myths of Meal Planning—Busted

Erin Lowell
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March 10, 2022

Meal planning doesn't have to be complex, tedious, or time-consuming. Check out the plan that saves a family of four $188/month in groceries.

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 Grocery Shop For a Month

Chrissy Sebald
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October 14, 2021

Save time, money, and your sanity by going grocery shopping once a month with these helpful planning and shopping tips from a family of five.

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

Quarantine Cooking

Rachel Wong
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April 8, 2020

How to spend less, shop less, and have more fun in the kitchen. See how to make the most of cooking with what you have in your pantry.

8 Cheap, Healthy Alternatives to Restaurant Favorites

Kelli McGrane
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December 19, 2019

Dining out budget looking slim? Here's how to make eight of your favorite restaurant dishes cheaper and healthier at home.

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Why It’s OK to Blow Your Grocery Budget Sometimes

Erin Lowell
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October 17, 2019

I'm single and I spend $300 a month my grocery budget. This month I spent a lot more than that but I don't really care. Why not? Because I budget.

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.

I’m a Budgeter and I Love Eating Out

Jacob Lewis
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January 17, 2019

You’ve probably even been told that dining out is the very first thing you should cut back on—but doesn’t that make you cringe? It did me.

Could Peer Pressure Help You Save Money on Groceries?

Shannon Marie
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August 29, 2018

There’s no one-size-fits-all fix for saving money on food, but if you’ve been struggling to cut back, maybe a meal-planning app can help.

Want to Slash Your Grocery Bill? Get Cook’n!

Shannon Marie
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March 20, 2018

Cooking at home is a great way to cut corners, but toss in a dash of technology, and you’ll ramp up those savings like never before.

Hello, Then Goodbye, Then Hello Fresh Experience

Erin Lowell
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January 31, 2018

Even though meal delivery services are more expensive than cooking with locally-bought groceries, I found myself craving more variety.

How I Slashed My Food Spending Once & For All

Erin Lowell
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September 18, 2017

Why is it so hard not to blow money on food? If the struggle is familiar, some of my hard-earned lessons can benefit your bottom line.

How a Family of Four Eats on $300/Month in D.C.

Shannon Marie
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July 10, 2017

“Balance, purposeful living, knowing myself/my family, and thoughtful decision-making are the highlights of my method.” See how they do it.

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How My Instant Pot Saved Dinner (& Lots Of Money)

YNAB
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June 5, 2017

Around the time of Black Friday 2016, every person on the internet was raving about the Instant Pot. I’m a ruthless skeptic, so I figured it was just another trend that would likely die off before it ever got around to me. After all, I already had a crock pot, an oven, and a microwave.

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5 Unexpected Outcomes Of Our Blue Apron Experiment

Lindsey Burgess
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June 1, 2017

With Blue Apron, she got all the ingredients and instructions for 4 meals delivered to her front door for $140/week, and it saved her money.

Is Food Eating Your Budget?

Erin Lowell
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November 16, 2016

In fact, be eating your budget. For some of you it’s eating out. But either way, food, food, food—so much money on food.

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