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Updated · WOAY News · Aug 10

WVU Extension Urges Families to Track Spending as Inflation Strains Household Budgets in 2026

Updated

Updated · WOAY News · Aug 10

WVU Extension Urges Families to Track Spending as Inflation Strains Household Budgets in 2026

1 articles · Updated · WOAY News · Aug 10

WVU Extension told families facing higher prices to closely review bills and current spending, saying a clear budget can help separate needs from wants.
Lauren Weatherford, a Family & Community Development agent, said households should track grocery costs through receipts or card records to spot where money is going.
Meal planning and eating at home were highlighted as practical ways to cut food spending and avoid costly takeout.
The guidance also points to familiar savings tactics—shopping sales, planning trips to limit impulse buys, and choosing lower-cost store brands over name brands.
The advice reflects how broad inflation pressures are pushing households to tighten everyday spending decisions across essentials.

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