Groceries in 2025? Whew. Let’s just say…it ain’t pretty. Prices are still climbing, shrinkflation is in full effect, and Americans are still wasting almost 40% of the food we buy. Add tariffs and supply chain pressures on top, and it feels like we’re paying more, getting less, and throwing too much of it away.The good news is you don’t have to stay stuck in the cycle. In this episode, we’re breaking down four real-world strategies to fight back against rising grocery bills without sacrificing flavor or convenience.We’ll get into:<ul><li>Why shrinkflation is more than just smaller chip bags, and how bulk shopping gives you the upper hand</li><li>The underrated art of “eating what you already have” (a.k.a. not letting random leftovers boss you around)</li><li>When to splurge where it matters and save where it doesn’t </li><li>Restaurant and takeout hacks that let you enjoy the vibe without paying full price</li></ul>If food is one of the top three line items blowing up your budget, this episode will help you take back control and maybe even have some fun with it.Links: <ul><li>Listen to Epiosde 147: <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/147-is-a-costco-membership-worth-it/id1562432041?i=1000643362920'>Is a Costco membership worth it?</a> (or watch it <a href='https://youtu.be/xxOGWElvrcQ?si=eM74CjrAe7d2ESkt'>on YouTube</a>)</li><li>Watch our mini-doc <a href='https://youtu.be/slrCXCvKSFA?si=Y6FSvJZtrqwdDykG'>Taste the Impact | The Money Behind Every Meal </a></li><li><a href='https://youtu.be/F4nP-6-PO6c?si=Z-GCELHbst4qO6ul'>How we eat well without going broke</a></li><li>Listen to Episode 132: <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-132-from-aisles-to-algorithms-navigating-the/id1562432041?i=1000631463911'>Navigating the Grocery Wars</a> </li></ul> Connect with Julien and Kiersten on our <a href='http://www.richandregular.com/'>website</a>, <a href='https://www.instagram.com/richandregular/'>Instagram</a>, <a href='https://twitter.com/richandregular'>Twitter</a>, and <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@richandregular'>YouTube</a>. <a href='https://richandregular.us19.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=ea4c6332a691ba7e83c195da7&id=dc61f8cd92'> Join our email list</a> to get updates from us, opportunities for discounts, freebies and a quick rundown on the relevant financial and career news impacting your life. Get our book <a href='https://amzn.to/3uh2bn1'>Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away</a>, named 2023 best overall book about investing by Business Insider and one of the best personal finance books by Forbes If you would like to learn more about investing, check out our newest class, <a href='https://richandregular.com/learn/'>Making Money Grow</a>

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