http://www.insidehighered.com/sites/default/server_files/styles/blog_landing/public/Screen%20Shot%202011-12-12%20at%2012.29.48%20PM.png?itok=ITDqfJNPBy Emily Roberts. Grad students typically spend a significant portion of their income on groceries and restaurant food; these budget categories are often targeted by graduate students who want to cut back on their spending in favor of reaching other financial goals. Read more...