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Why do some states still have a grocery tax?

by Jordan Mangi

Sep 6, 2023

The poorest Americans spend the largest share of their paychecks on food at home.

Across the U.S., state grocery taxes can range from less than 1% to 7% on non-prepared foods.

Elijah Nouvelage

For people on benefits, inflation adjustments lag behind

by Amanda Peacher

Dec 10, 2021

Social security and SNAP benefits are adjusted every year for inflation. While that tends to be enough in normal years, it's not enough right now.

For those on fixed incomes, inflated prices on everyday items like rent and food can hit particularly hard.

Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images

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