Increasing Prices but not Pay..
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14892)
Torrington, Connecticut
March 27, 2025 8:58am CST
The cost for everything in the last 2-3 years has gone up soo much that even with my yearly raise and bonuses I can barely save any money.
This winter alone with heating oil I spent well over $2,500 dollars to heat my home.
Not too mention that every time I do food shopping I walk out with 3-4 bags for the average cost of 150-200 bucks every time.
Somethings gotta give, inflation is crushing my pockets.
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14892)
• Torrington, Connecticut
28 Mar
It is, my wife just took on a second job and im doing uber on the side apart from my 40 hour work week
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@Tampa_girl7 (52186)
• United States
27 Mar
The cost of everything is getting ridiculous.
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@snowy22315 (186815)
• United States
27 Mar
Its tough out there for sure. I have been trying to get another car for the past few years,,a real struggle and even when I find one, it will probably mostly wipe out my savings.
. I just paid a large insurance bill.
. I just paid a large insurance bill.1 person likes this
@snowy22315 (186815)
• United States
28 Mar
@BACONSTRIPSXXX Yrsh, you don't really need 3 vehicles. It would be slot less if I bought from a private owner which I might consider, but that's a hassle in itself! and I would have to sell my vehicle.
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14892)
• Torrington, Connecticut
28 Mar
Damn that sucks, I'm considering selling one of my three vehicles to cut cost on extra insurance and maintenance costs
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14892)
• Torrington, Connecticut
27 Mar
Yeah that's how I feel stuck, trying to save to buy a house but don't know if I want to deal with a 30 year mortgage
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@MarieCoyle (42098)
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27 Mar
It's affecting us all, basically every country and all over the world. I have cut back over and over...I keep my thermostat as low as I can stand it in the winter, we wear sweaters/hoodies in the house. Pretty much everyone I know does this. We never eat out, we cook from scratch, we are focused on needs, not wants. It's just the way it is...no, it's not fun. Every time I shop for food, things that I bought a few weeks before cost more than they did then. It's crazy insane...I have gotten really inventive to save money!
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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14892)
• Torrington, Connecticut
28 Mar
I definitely need to cut back, considering selling my third vehicle for 8-9k and cut back on going out soo much
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@MarieCoyle (42098)
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28 Mar
@BACONSTRIPSXXX
From what I have read and observed from others, going out to eat is a real money blower now. I am glad I like to cook!
I am not one to try to figure out anyone's finances, but yes, it might be a great idea to cut back on expenses. It doesn't look like it's going to improve any time soon.
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (14892)
• Torrington, Connecticut
27 Mar
Things were definitely cheaper 6-7 years ago
@porwest (98457)
• United States
28 Mar
Unfortunately, all we can really do is wait for wages to catch up. We don't want deflation. It's worse than inflation. I think we're on our way, though, to some relief, because there are certain factors that contributed to inflation, that if removed as factors, CAN bring prices down.
Just have to be patient, and in the meantime, as resourceful as possible.
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