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Your guide to tracking prices, spending smart and understanding Long Island's real cost of living.

Wallet WatchA $2G kids party. $8G for youth sports. Why LI parents feel pressure to overspend.

Families say keeping up with the Joneses is hurting budgets and financial priorities.

LI grocer cuts prices as it seeks to lure more inflation-weary customers

Stop & Shop and other traditional supermarket chains have been seeing their market share decline for the past several years as discounters and specialty grocers expand.

Wallet WatchHow LIers can avoid side hustle mistakes

Experts say second jobs and passion projects can bring extra income and flexibility — if workers plan carefully for taxes, burnout and legal risks.

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Wallet WatchLI home prices rise amid spring listings surge

The median sale price in Nassau County rose to $852,000 in April, while Suffolk's median climbed to $714,900.

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Wallet WatchWhy LI grocery prices may not come down

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Wallet WatchWhen a full-time job isn't enough. She works 100 hours a week and still can barely afford LI.

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