By Allison Linn
Apparently you?ve noticed that your grocery bill is going up.
A post this week on the rising cost of food we eat at home prompted thousands of you to weigh in on how your grocery runs are crimping your budget. Nearly 47,000 of you took our poll, without about half saying it?s hard to afford the food you need.
Many readers shared tips for cutting down on food costs. Some readers said they are growing their own veggies and hunting their own meat, while others said they were clipping coupons, avoiding pricier processed foods and buying only what?s on sale.
?We try everything to cut back or eliminate on food and spending. We work harder and longer, yet still we struggle to pay the mortgage,? one reader wrote.
When you?re struggling with everyday costs, it can be stressful to think about how you are going to pay for holiday gifts?? especially if the holiday push began while it was still shorts weather.
A post this week on how retailers are marketing holiday shopping earlier and earlier, and even offering Black Friday deals on the evening of Thanksgiving, got a lot of you talking.
On our Facebook page, some of you welcomed the chance to finish up your Thanksgiving pie and head out to the stores.
??What is the big deal??? It's all good!!! Thanksgiving is a family holiday, what better way to spend a holiday after dinner than shopping with family for family!!!!? one reader wrote.
But other Facebook users weren?t so enthusiastic.
?It's a horrible idea. Makes you realize how much businesses want to make that extra buck. Thanksgiving is for time to spend with your family and friends, NOT to go shopping,? another wrote.
On to one of the bigger budget items: College tuition.
We?ve written a lot about how much of a burden the cost of college is, but what about the payout? Another post this week looked at a government estimate that a college degree could net you $1 million more over your life than if you just have a high school diploma.
Many of you were skeptical, especially considering the stress of student loan debt and the difficult job market.
?How odd. My degree was only good for lining the bottom of a bird cage. Too many people with job experience vying for the same jobs I was. I eventually had to start a career in a profession that had nothing to do with my college studies. Beyond typing that is,? one reader wrote.
Also this week, Hip2Save?s Collin Morgan dropped by for a chat. Her advice for those debating whether to brave the crowds on Black Friday or even the night of Thanksgiving: Hold off until Cyber Monday!
"In my opinion, Cyber Monday is better! Plus, you are not wasting gas and time since you can snag deals in your PJs without having to deal with crowds!" she said.
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