Are you like most of us, feeling the pain in your budget whenever you check out at the grocery? Well, friend, you’re not alone … According to the USDA, as of June, 2011, a family of four living in the U.S. will spend, on average, per year, the following:
On a Thrifty Plan — $7,340.40.
On a Low Cost Plan —$9,553.20.
On a Moderate Cost Plan — $11,944.80.
On a Liberal Plan — $14,497.20.