Most consumers will be paying more for taxes in 2013 than they did in 2012. However, that is not the only bite your pocketbook will withstand in the present year. Here is an overview of just some of the things that will cost much more in this young year.
Food expenses growing
Average households can expect $40 a month increase in food costs, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. In 2013, food expenses will be increasing by about four percent due to the drought in 2012.
The United States Department of Agriculture explained that a 3.5 percent increase should be expected in baked goods and cereals.
The cost of grains and goods related to it (such as milk, meat and eggs) will also be growing.
Getting a brand new car
Dependent upon the manufacturer, you will be paying more cash for automobiles in 2013. For example, the Toyota Camry will cost $175 more this year, though a $3,000 increase in price was put on the Lexus CT 200h. The reason for the price increase is that the federal government is requiring car manufacturers to start producing cleaner automobiles with higher fuel efficiency standards. That means more cash has to go into research, and automakers have to pass the cost down somehow.
Customers to pay more for insurance
American consumers will also fork out more for healthcare in 2013. Just how much will vary by state and plan, but employers, burdened with higher insurance premiums, will pass some of that cost on to their employees. According to the human resource consulting firm Aon Hewitt, that will mean a typical of $267 a year for American workers.
Getting a smartphone
DealNews explained that T-Mobile is going to start charging full price for cell phones in 2013, which could very well mean that other cell companies will follow suit. It used to be that customers could get a cheaper cellular phone if they signed a long contract with the cell business, but that is starting to disappear.
Cost of going to see baseball
The New York Mets new "dynamic pricing" strategy raises the price of the affordable seats. For opening day those seats will cost $63, which is more than double the cost from 2012. In the meantime, other teams, such as the Kansas City Royals and the Seattle Mariners, are also raising ticket prices.
However, this is not overall. Other more fan-friendly teams, such as the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs, have either retained or lowered ticket costs.
Food expenses growing
Average households can expect $40 a month increase in food costs, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. In 2013, food expenses will be increasing by about four percent due to the drought in 2012.
The United States Department of Agriculture explained that a 3.5 percent increase should be expected in baked goods and cereals.
The cost of grains and goods related to it (such as milk, meat and eggs) will also be growing.
Getting a brand new car
Dependent upon the manufacturer, you will be paying more cash for automobiles in 2013. For example, the Toyota Camry will cost $175 more this year, though a $3,000 increase in price was put on the Lexus CT 200h. The reason for the price increase is that the federal government is requiring car manufacturers to start producing cleaner automobiles with higher fuel efficiency standards. That means more cash has to go into research, and automakers have to pass the cost down somehow.
Customers to pay more for insurance
American consumers will also fork out more for healthcare in 2013. Just how much will vary by state and plan, but employers, burdened with higher insurance premiums, will pass some of that cost on to their employees. According to the human resource consulting firm Aon Hewitt, that will mean a typical of $267 a year for American workers.
Getting a smartphone
DealNews explained that T-Mobile is going to start charging full price for cell phones in 2013, which could very well mean that other cell companies will follow suit. It used to be that customers could get a cheaper cellular phone if they signed a long contract with the cell business, but that is starting to disappear.
Cost of going to see baseball
The New York Mets new "dynamic pricing" strategy raises the price of the affordable seats. For opening day those seats will cost $63, which is more than double the cost from 2012. In the meantime, other teams, such as the Kansas City Royals and the Seattle Mariners, are also raising ticket prices.
However, this is not overall. Other more fan-friendly teams, such as the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs, have either retained or lowered ticket costs.
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