It’s becoming increasingly hard for myself and my family to survive in this economy. Myself and my family are teetering in the edge. I hope there’s some relief soon. I lost my job back in 2021 and went I to business for myself. 5 years ago under Trump’s economy I think I could survive and grow without a problem. Now… a trip to the grocery store costs $500 and running up cards left and right because our two incomes combined still isn’t enough. That doesn’t even touch on all the other things like our healthcare going up etc. 3 kids… I am praying people will make their moves soon to take this thing back and get it under control. I don’t know how much time I have left. I wish there was a relief opportunity for those of us who know and trust the plan to get by until it’s fixed. LoL
It’s becoming next to impossible for myself and my family to survive.
🧘Mental/Physical Health 🏋🏼♂️
I live in one of the most expensive cost of living areas in the country and only buy meat less than $5 a lb. For example it’s common to have pork shoulder or chicken thighs or legs for .99/lb. Both are fucking delicious. These prices at your every day grocery stores only buy what’s on sale.
Grocery stores also deeply discount meat, I stock up on that & put it in the freezer.
Re: Farmer's Market - it depends on where you live, but farmers markets are getting more bougie and expensive
Those 2 words are very important. And I know its hard to do, especially in this economy. My mom, who was a doomer and gloomer but great mom nevertheless, raised me to remember "there will always be rainy days, so save and plan for them." That stuck w/ me very much. In my mid 40s now. It's very hard to save these days when cost of living is so ridiculously high, but best advice is to live within your means, cut costs wherever you can, and commit to saving 10-20% of your earnings. I even use a spreadsheet with monthly budget and have a line item specifically for "putaway" meaning a few hundred dollars every month is just putaway for the rainy day.
BTW u/gassy_burrito_lover/, awesome username and Yuge fan of burritos as well. Cheers burrito-style!