 The police say the boy pointed a gun at them and it turned out to be a fake. Tips on how millions of Americans planning July 4th cookouts can save money from ABC News business correspondent Alexis Christophers. For a party of 10, you'll save nearly 50 bucks if you fire up the grill at home. A new Wells Fargo report finds that prepping some of those classic cookout staples at home, including burgers, is still three times cheaper than dining out.