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Higher prices have Americans reconsidering their dinner and coffee. For the first time in years, people's grocery hauls are getting bigger. And many are choosing to splurge a bit at the supermarket ...

For the first time in years, people's grocery hauls are getting bigger. And many are choosing to splurge a bit at the supermarket over going out to eat, prompting fast-food and other chains to step up ...

For the first time in years, people are buying more groceries, including pricier brands, to replace restaurant outings. From McDonald's to... Higher prices have Americans reconsidering their dinner ...

KD Deshmukh says he recently celebrated his spouse's birthday with a salmon dinner at home. He also buys in bulk, clips coupons and has switched to more store brands to save money at the grocery store ...

Prices at supermarkets are rising much slower than those at restaurants, and some prices are actually declining. (Elijah Nouvelage/AFP via Getty Images) Higher prices have Americans reconsidering ...