Grocery prices on average are up about 2% compared to this time last year. But split up the food groups, and we start to see some bigger numbers.
The consumer price index for March showed grocery prices are up 2% from last year, with tomatoes, lettuce, and nonalcoholic beverages leading the way.
New tax deduction rules may increase the number of donor households in the U.S. — but could also reduce overall charitable giving.