How do income and consumer spending in the Greater Tampa Bay Area in Florida compare to the country? Findings from a new report help to answer that question. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics surveyed households in the Tampa - St. Petersburg - Clearwater area analyzing income and spending patterns... read more →
Feb
05
Nov
07
The numbers are here - Americans spent $61,224 on average in 2018, a slight increase from 2017. Where exactly was that money spent? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has issued its most recent consumer spending report with the findings of spending per consumer unit.* Where is our money going?... read more →
Oct
07
Need a vacation? There’s nothing worse than feeling guilty after a trip for spending too much. But you don’t need to spend thousands on airfare and hotels to take time for yourself. The below tips are an easy way to take a vacation while staying within your budget. How (and... read more →
Aug
26
Knowing where we spend our money is the most important step for knowing where to begin with saving. So, where does our money go? The 2018 Mid-Year Consumer Expenditure Report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) looked at the average spending of surveyed participants between July 2017 and June... read more →
May
23
Looking for a way to save on dinner? Hello, tacos. Making tacos for dinner is so easy and it can be cheap. What’s more, there are always leftover ingredients. But one of my favorite things about them is how versatile they are. Don’t like red meat? No problem, use chicken.... read more →
Apr
17
5 minute read The terms associated with meat at the grocery store are endless. From “free-range” to “all natural” it can be tricky to know what is what. And of course, costs vary depending on what you purchase. Before making a decision at the store, a good starting point is... read more →
Apr
11
4 minute read Grocery shopping is something that never ends in life. You will always need a budget for food. Not to mention, Americans spent more than 12 percent of their income on food in 2017, the third largest expenditure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here’s a few... read more →
