How to Reduce Spending During Fourth of July Celebrations

How to reduce spending during Fourth of July celebrations

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - Fourth of July celebrations typically involve grilling outside with friends and family, but it can easily become expensive. The good news is that a new report shows that holiday prices haven't changed too much from last year. As more people are invited to an event, expenses can quickly add up, including the cost of food, drinks, and supplies. Grilling safety tips for a safe 4th of July weekend The average cost of a…

Hoosiers will spend more green for their red, white and blue...

Hoosiers will spend more green for their red, white and blue cookouts

INDIANAPOLIS — Fourth of July celebrations this week will come at a slightly higher cost than last year’s cookouts, according to the Indiana Farm Bureau.

Indiana Farm Bureau Says Fourth Of July Cookout Costs Up 5%

The Fourth of July cookout will cost Hoosiers five percent more this year than last year. Indiana Farm Bureau says feeding a group of ten people will cost 71-dollars-49-cents, slightly more than the national average. INFB chief economist Dr. Todd Davis says prices are leveling out with inflation slowing down slightly and adds supply chain issues that have been prevalent over the last five years are “slowly getting worked out.” The 71-dollars-49-…

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86% of Americans plan to celebrate the Fourth of July this year and that adds up to a lot of spending on food, fireworks and decor.

Hoosiers seeing slightly higher food prices for July 4 cookouts

A cookout for 10 people will cost an average of $71.49.