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Laura Beck

How Much the Average American Should Aim To Spend on Groceries in 2026

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Setting a grocery budget feels impossible when prices keep climbing. One month you’re spending $400, the next it’s $600, and suddenly you’re wondering if you’re doing something wrong or if food really just costs this much now.

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