Eggs — why are they so expensive right now, and what can you do about it? To start this episode, Sean and Liz crack open the factors driving up egg prices at the moment. They also share their tips for making groceries more affordable at the moment, including whether you should start your own chicken coop.

Then they talk about how to approach home improvement season in 2022. Materials and contractors can be expensive and hard to come by, so you might need to get creative to accomplish your goals.

Also, we are running a short, two-question survey. Please share your feedback to help us improve the show for you.

To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com.

Timestamps:

This Week in Your Money segment: 0:00 - 9:55

Home Improvement Season segment: 9:56 - 29:37

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