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Fri Oct 31 2025

 

Betty Lin-Fisher Consumer reporter

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Good morning and Happy Friday! This is Betty Lin-Fisher with Friday's consumer-focused edition of The Daily Money.

We're all looking to save some money on groceries as food prices have been increasing, due in part to inflation and tariffs.

I gathered five grocery store hacks from savvy shoppers. But here's what else is going on:

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Becky Shotts of Chattanooga, Tennessee, saves money on groceries by buying manager discounted items.

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