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Foodis the third-highest expense for Americans, taking up around 13% of their budget.
Recently,redditor Careful_Credit_4645shared how his wife was guilty of doing just that.
This averages to 54.5 food delivery orders per year.
In an eduMesurvey, 45% of respondents even stated that they or their households are now dependent onfooddelivery.
According to most recent data, on average, an American household spends $3,631 on takeout every year.
While some healthy takeout options exist, theyre rare.
Cutting back on takeout doesnt require Pinterest-worthy meal prep from day one, Smith says.
Start small with easy, quick recipes you actually enjoy eating.
Establish a routine that fits your schedule, make weekly meal plans, and gradually shift toward home-cooked meals.
Thats around $16 savings a day if a person cuts down on delivery food!
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