Food is one of the biggest line items in many of our budgets. Whether you’re a small household of one or two or have a large family to feed, the challenge is real. Cooking on a budget and eating well may sound mutually exclusive, but they don’t have to be.
Here we’ve compiled some of our best advice for saving money at the store — and at home — without sacrificing the satisfaction of a delicious meal.
Government shutdown: What to know
The latest: The Senate approved a $1.2 trillion spending bill in the wee hours of Saturday morning to prevent a brief partial government shutdown, sending the bill to President Biden to sign into law. See how every Senate and House member voted.
What would be affected in a shutdown? The funding that was set to expire on March 22 covers agencies that represent roughly 70 percent of the federal government. If the partial government shutdown lasted past the weekend it would affect a wide range of crucial federal services and thousands of employees. When funding lapses, many government workers are furloughed until their agencies reopen. Certain federal workers — mostly those involved in national security or vital economic activity — continue working unpaid.
History of shutdowns: Which president had the most shutdowns? Here’s a look at the shortest and longest government shutdowns in U.S. history.
