COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Miguel Tirado’s eyes dart back and forth at a park in Marietta. Between his two little ones and the family dog, he has to stay alert. Tirado’s also keeping an eye on his budget — taking certain steps to make sure he can continue to provide for his family.
“Gas prices have somewhat stabilized, but groceries, it’s a roulette,” Tirado said. “Every time you go, you don’t know how much it’s going to be. We have to budget. We buy the same things. We buy what’s in season.”
Tiffany Lau worked on her backhand at a nearby tennis court. The college student is eager to get a new car to make her commute to school easier. With interest rates slowly lowering, she’s optimistic she’ll be able to get a ride sooner rather than later…