ALL THE MONEY NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW | | | | Andrea Riquier | Reporter
| | |
Happy Friday! This is Andrea Riquier filling in on The Daily Money. We have a roundup of stories for Consumer Friday for you today. |
Are you seeing different prices for eggs at the grocery store? |
At this time last year, grocery shoppers were having trouble even finding eggs on the shelves, and any options that were available were exorbitant, thanks to a bird flu outbreak. |
The egg industry isn't out of the woods yet: The threat of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), or bird flu, is still high. But now there's an egg glut, pushing wholesale prices in January to record lows, industry insiders told USA TODAY. In fact, egg farmers are now selling their products for less than it costs to produce them. | Eggs in a supermarket: are they more plentiful, and less expensive, in your area this year? Here's why. RONALDO SCHEMIDT, AFP via Getty Images |
Prices rose less than expected in January |
Inflation cooled in January, with prices rising 2.4% from a year earlier, Rachel Barber reports. |
States where groceries bust your budget |
Most Americans are feeling the pain of rising grocery prices, as everyday staples like beef, coffee, and fresh fruits and vegetables cost more. |
But where you live may have a bigger impact on your grocery budget than you realize. |
That's according to a new WalletHub survey, which found that people living in some of the poorest states in the country spend the most on basic food necessities. The survey, released Feb. 12, looked at how grocery costs impact American households across all 50 states by analyzing 26 common grocery items. The actual costs for things such as meat, dairy, produce, frozen foods and cleaning products were compared to the state's median household income to determine where people spend the most. |
📰 More stories you shouldn't miss 📰 |
The Daily Money breaks down complex consumer and financial news. Subscribe here. | | Egg prices are much lower than last year, but grocery store prices haven't dropped as dramatically as wholesale costs. We explain why. | | The slightly lower number for January reflects smaller price increases for shelter and food, as well as a decrease in energy costs. | | | | A new WalletHub survey looks at where Americans are spending the most and least on groceries. | | | | Wendy's is celebrating "singles" with $1 Dave's singles this weekend. Here's when and how to get one. | | | | Learn who qualifies for home office tax deductions, how to calculate them, and other business write-offs like car mileage and supplies. | | | | President Trump wants more American-made cars, but which vehicles truly qualify? The Cars.com American-Made Index reveals the top 10 models. | | | | Flights wouldn't be immediately impacted by a government shutdown, but history shows delays and TSA staffing issues grow the longer it lasts. | | | | Despite average new car prices soaring past $50,000, you can still find a brand-new luxury vehicle that won't break the bank in 2026. | | | | Online shopping, the COVID-19 pandemic, and an accelerated decline in the retail industry have led to many major store closings in the U.S. | | | | Our app gives you award-winning coverage, crosswords, audio storytelling, eNewspaper and more. | | | | | Sign up for the news you want | Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. | | | | | |
