Derek Hopfner

The 2024 Summer Vacation: Road Trippin' & Savin' (a little)

Summer, summer, summertime (ooh, summertime) The summer vacation is back! That glorious tradition where we collectively decide it's time to escape the grind, embrace the sun, and forget what day of the week it is. It’s not just a break; it’s a necessary ritual, a mental

Supermarket Sweep #1

Understanding Grocery Price Trends Welcome to the first edition of "Supermarket Sweep," where we take a deep dive into the trenches of grocery pricing. Each month, we venture into two different grocery stores, purchase the same eleven items, and indulge in the thrill of comparing receipts. Over time,

The Real Reason We're All Experiencing Ice Creamflation 🍦

TLDR: we're not eating enough ice cream.