i went grocery shopping the other day and was stunned at the prices of "the basics" in the local stores. (btw, i go grocery shopping a couple of times a week, but the cereal noted below really got me wrapped around the axle on this)
milk - $3 - $4 a gallon
cereal - CEREAL(!) - $6 a box. (saw the same stuff @costco today, $6 for a 2-fer. quaker oat squares, btw)
whole grain bread - $4 loaf
"regular) unleaded gas - $3.60 gal
all going up on a monthly basis.
housing, medical / car insurance / educational loans, etc... man, i'm not sure how a young, early career stage person / couple / family can ever get ahead in today's world without working multiple jobs, relying on family for extended support, etc.
milk - $3 - $4 a gallon
cereal - CEREAL(!) - $6 a box. (saw the same stuff @costco today, $6 for a 2-fer. quaker oat squares, btw)
whole grain bread - $4 loaf
"regular) unleaded gas - $3.60 gal
all going up on a monthly basis.
housing, medical / car insurance / educational loans, etc... man, i'm not sure how a young, early career stage person / couple / family can ever get ahead in today's world without working multiple jobs, relying on family for extended support, etc.