Category Archives: Shopping

Penny Pinching at the Grocery Store

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Samantha from SocialMath

When I’m at the grocery store, I almost always compare the prices of different sized packages.  How much less per oz does it cost when I buy twice as much?  Sometimes the price is notably different.  Usually the cost gets … Continue reading →

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Boston Home Prices by T stop

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Samantha from SocialMath

How much does living one T stop further save you in Boston? Would you travel 5 minutes more each way to save more than $100 per square foot? That could easily be more than $10,000 for the total price of your home. Continue reading →

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Starbucks Math – How much do the rewards reward you?

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Samantha from SocialMath

Starbucks is more of a Sheriff of Nottingham than a Robin Hood. Continue reading →

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