A WSJ visualization of NielsenIQ data shows how a $100 grocery bill in the US has increased by nearly one-third over the past five years.
A $100 grocery basket from 2019 is now worth $136.89, with items like cooking oil, beef, fruit snacks, and applesauce seeing more than 50 percent increases. However, they also found that items like bacon, tilapia, and assorted bagels have dipped in price over the same period.
While everyone is definitely feeling the pinch, there are some things you can do to make some extra income, whether that's gig work or seasonal temp jobs. Redditor u/GothamKnight3 asked netizens realistic ways of adding "$300-$1000 per month" in addition to working day jobs, and here's what people advised.
Also, before you do take the plunge, make sure that you won't run into any potential conflicts with your current employer, about non-competes and other things.
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