# 148. 2025 Expense Review Part 2 - The real cost of food, fitness, phones, and more!

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Podcast: [Inside Out Money](https://stenobird.com/podcast/inside-out-money-6358743)
Published: 2026-02-02T01:20:25+00:00
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## Resource

We are continuing our annual expense review tradition by digging even deeper into our 2025 spending. In part two, we move beyond the totals to examine the specific categories that often make or break a budget—from rising insurance premiums to the actual cost of our cell phone plans. We also explore how we’re investing intentionally in our health and fitness to ensure our wealth includes wellness. Plus, we’re serving up the delicious details of what we ate and drank in 2025, comparing our grocery hauls and restaurant tabs—including exactly how much sushi and snacks it takes to fuel our growing kids. Get the full show notes, show references, and more information here: https://www.insideoutmoney.org/148-2025-expense-review-part-2-the-real-cost-of-food-fitness-phones-and-more/

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