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Dining Out in America Is Getting Expensive Fast
The latest consumer prices data highlight a great way to save more money
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If you're trying to save money, your kitchen may be a good place to start.
The cost of food served at home rose 0.6 percent in May from a year ago, the smallest 12-month increase since early 2014, while consumers paid 3 percent more for meals prepared at U.S. restaurants, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ monthly consumer-price index. Eating in hasn't been this attractive compared to dining out since 2010.