A traditional Thanksgiving feast means many things to many people.
Some are partial to the classicside disheslike mashed potatoes with gravy or sweet potato casserole.
Others prefer the quintessentialdesserts, such as pecan andpumpkin pie.
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But no food is more intrinsically linked to the November holiday than the time-honored roast turkey.
Of course, deciding which brand to buy is only one part of the annual value equation.
Figuring outwhereto buy your turkey is equally important to stay on budget.
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Anotherrecent reportby the number crunchers atFinance Buzzexamined the cost of classic Thanksgiving staples across various major grocery retailers.
The findings showed a wide range of prices for both turkeys and trimmings, depending on where you shop.
Publix charged the highest price in the survey, with a 12-pound bird costing $34.44.
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Prices can also differ slightly between stores within the same chain.
While the study’s authors did find cheaper turkeys elsewhere, the report singled-out Aldi as the No.
1 most affordable store for Thanksgiving shopping overall, with an eight-person meal costing just $34.83 in total.
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The report tallied up the total cost of an eight-person meal from Albertsons at $44.51.
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The study found a whole turkey at Walmart costing just $11.88the same price as Albertsons.
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Hence, the higher ranking.
Only one retailer offered a better deal on a holiday bird, the study showed.
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