What’s the cost of the average family thanksgiving dinner menu in 2011? According to the American Farm Bureau Federation it’s $49.20 and feeds 10 people. That’s up $5.73 from last year’s calculation as a result of a large jump…
Month: November 2011
Is Your Budget Easy to Beat? You are Probably Budgeting Wrong!
If you are constantly beating your budget, you need to set more challenging goals. The Smart Family Finance family budget is getting a tweak. For the last two months our family has managed to come in far under budget. It…
50 Words on Taking a Trip to Vermont
The entire smart family finance family is headed to Vermont for the weekend. It’ll mean a few days away from blogging, but personal finance is meant to be a hands-on experience. My family’s goal is to get as much…
Why Banks Stopped Charging Debit Card Fees
As I pointed out in my post last week on why banks were charging fees for debit cards, I predicted that the fees would not remain with us: However, regardless of where you want to point the finger, I don’t…
Thanksgiving Restaurants: What Restaurants are Open on Thanksgiving in Rochester New York
I’d like to think that everyone can share Thanksgiving with a home cooked meal surrounded by friends and family. The reality is that there are many people who are alone for the holiday due to personal circumstances, travel, business…
The Average Family Thanksgiving Meal is 43% Cheaper at Tops: Tops Beats Wegmans as Best Place to Buy Thanksgiving Fixings in Rochester, NY Thanksgiving Week
The biggest question you need to answer when living in Rochester, NY is where to grocery shop: Tops or Wegmans? However, for the 2011 Thanksgiving week, there was no contesting that Tops had the best prices for the average family…
Dining Out in a Group: 3 Ways You Might Overpay When Splitting the Bill
I like to eat out, especially in groups. Being served food at a restaurant allows you to focus more on the company. Since no one at the table made the meal, there is honest conversation about the level of enjoyment.…
