My family of 4 took the same grocery list to Publix and Lidl. We were shocked by the savings we found at the bigger chain.

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I regularly buy my groceries at Publix and Lidl but I find I usually see better deals at the latter.

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15 of the best specialty items to get at Aldi this month for $5 or less

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This month, Aldi is carrying seasonal items like Halloween-themed cheeses and fall-inspired peanut butter.

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14 of the best specialty items to get at Aldi this month for $5 or less

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This month, Aldi is carrying seasonal and special items like lobster bites and pumpkin-shaped pizzas.

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My roommates and I share groceries. We save about $300 a month by bulk-shopping.

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René Morrell (not pictured) and her roommates share groceries and have figured out a system that works for them.

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Basic income lets some parents afford toys and new shoes for their kids. One mother said it was 'life-changing.'

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Beyond necessities, guaranteed basic income allows some parents to afford toys or activities for their kids.

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I spent $50 at Aldi to host a barbecue for 4 people. My budget got us plenty of meat and sides, plus a case of beer.

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I got a pretty great haul of barbecue supplies at Aldi for $50.

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Economist Paul Krugman defends Harris' price-gouging plan — but 'Shark Tank' star Kevin O'Leary calls it a 'horror film'

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Kamala Harris wants to tackle price gouging on groceries.

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Birmingham gave single mothers $375 monthly for a year, no strings attached. Participants felt more financially stable, but 'losing the money hurt.'

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A guaranteed basic income program in Birmingham, Alabama gave 110 single mothers $375 a month for a year.

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I'm a registered dietitian and my husband is a personal trainer. Here are 11 things we're buying at Target right now.

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Target's grocery section is stacked with goodies.

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I'm a Pilates instructor who's been shopping at Trader Joe's for 20 years. Here are 10 of my favorite items to buy.

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I love picking up items like Trader Joe's organic low-calorie lemonade.

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