groceries

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Lower-income earners are particularly sensitive to rising costs, and they are increasingly relying on their credit cards to cover groceries, healthcare and utilities, often carrying a balance.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Anyone who’s dined out or bought groceries in recent years knows how quickly the price of food has gone up; food-related stocks are a different matter.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Officials from unions representing TSA workers said in recent weeks, workers have sold plasma, delivered groceries and signed up to drive for ride-hailing services to make ends meet.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

"Especially when you have so many people at home that can't afford basic things like groceries and gas."

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

I use our money for the weekly groceries.

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na