RISING PRICES NOT JUST AT THE GAS PUMP

The price of oil and gas has trickled into our food prices too! Concerned? You're not alone. Food prices ranked just below record-high gasoline prices on the list of things people are worried about.
Here are some simple ways to help save money on food. Time your grocery shopping. With the exception of milk, eggs, and bread, most grocery store products are put on sale at least once every 12 weeks at a significant savings. Stock up on non-perishables when they go on sale. It may take a little planning ahead but it's definitely worth it. Home cooking is the healthiest and most cost effective method rather than eating out or ordering take-out and it can even take you less time if you plan accordingly. The next time you cook, triple the amount you would normally do and freeze 2/3 of it for later. Then, on those little league game nights or got home from work late nights, a home-cooked (and probably healthier) meal will be waiting in your freezer. Good items to consider freezing are meatloaf, cooked chicken drumsticks, chicken thighs, chicken tenders, homemade meatballs for pasta or swedish meatballs are some of our family favorites! The possibilities are endless.

Stop buying bottled water. Recent tests have shown that bottled water and tap water are pretty equal when it comes to safety and taste. Ask your town for a copy of the water quality test if you're concerned. Plus you'll be using less plastic and that's good for the environment as well as your pocketbook!

Help Your Child Buy A Home

Here's a short video on how to help your child buy a home with a little help from the bank of MOM & DAD and how to do it without causing tax implications...
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