What's Happening to Family Budgets Right Now?

Build a budget that actually works. Get our FREE Budget Systems Blueprint: https://underthemedian.com/frugal-fin... It's hard to believe we're already halfway through 2026! In this episode of Money Talk at the Kitchen Table, we're taking a look at what's really happening to family budgets right now. We share the budget category we increased for the first time in three years, talk about rising insurance costs, discuss predictions that are already coming true, answer your questions, and compare notes with families just like yours. Whether you're adjusting your grocery budget, planning for higher household expenses, or simply trying to make your money go further, we hope this conversation encourages you and gives you practical ideas you can use. In this episode: ✔ Our mid-year budget check-in ✔ Why we increased our grocery budget ✔ Rising insurance costs ✔ What's changing for family finances ✔ Your comments and questions ✔ What we're planning next on the channel 💬 Question for you: If you were rebuilding your family budget today, what is ONE thing you would change? //WATCH THIS NEXT: ○ 3 MORE Costs Hitting Family Budgets Right Now:    • 3 MORE Costs Hitting Family Budgets Right Now   ○ How to Save Money on Groceries (No Coupons Needed):    • How to Save Money on Groceries (No Coupons...   //RESOURCES MENTIONED: AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: Links included in this description may be affiliate links. We participate in the Amazon affiliate program and several other affiliate programs, as well. If you purchase a product or service with the links that we provide we may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you. ○ Check out my latest read. It's eye opening: Holy Disruptor: https://amzn.to/4wm3aAH ○ FUN Word Search Mystery Book: https://amzn.to/4p3ydyL ○ Nexamp Solar Farm: https://refer.nexamp.com/x/50mpsX //TOOLS AND SERVICES WE RECOMMEND: DISCOUNT, COUPON, AND BROWSER EXTENSIONS: ○ Save 75% on Restaurant Food!: Too Good to Go App: https://tgtg.onelink.me/OGjG/nkknua79 ○ Rakuten: (Cash Back!) https://www.rakuten.com/r/HOPEWA158?e... ○ Fetch: (Upload Receipt to Earn Gift Cards): https://referral.fetch.com/vvv3/refer... //SERVICES AND PRODUCTS WE LIKE: ○ Mint Mobile: https://www.mintmobile.com/undertheme... ○ Graphic Artist: Our Logo design is by: Sarah Hallam, graphic artist:, contact her at: [email protected]. ○ Mailerlite - https://www.mailerlite.com/invite/538... //TIP JAR: Want to send us a special "Thank You" for our content? Here's our PayPal email address: [email protected] //SHOP OUR E-BOOKS: https://underthemedian.com/shop //COME SAY HI! Our website: https://underthemedian.com/ Facebook:   / underthemedian   Instagram:  / underthemedian   //ABOUT: We're Hope and Larry and we love practical frugality. We raised our four sons, debt-free, including paying cash for our home when our income was well under the national average. For tips on saving money, budgeting, paying off debt, and setting goals (while living with a spirit of joy and abundance), subscribe to us here on YouTube and visit us at our website and on social media. Information on Under the Median represents our opinions only. We are not medical doctors, medical professionals, nutritionists, or investment professionals. All content found on Under the Median is intended for informational purposes only. Please be sure to exercise due diligence and always contact a professional with any questions you may have regarding any information you have seen or heard on our YouTube channel. Use caution when following instructions in this video. The creator and publisher of this video will not be held responsible for any adverse effects that may arise from the use of any method on this channel. //CONTACT: For all inquiries, please use this email: [email protected]