We're paying more than double that for gas, and we combine errands and don't make any unneccessary trips (simply can't afford it). A couple years ago when gas reached $2/gal, the family budget was hit hard and we gave up a lot. Now that gas is $3 it's... well, beyond bad especially since neither of us have gotten a pay raise in years. No, suggesting a another job isn't in the cards with retirement around the corner. Things are getting tight for more than just the lowlifes.
Thats my experience as well.
It’s ironic - I have Internet now but ran out of heating fuel this evening. We haven’t paid off the last delivery completely and so.... but Internet and cable will be the next thing, I’m sure.
Right now, we’re struggling. I’m in school, which, when I’m done will double my earning potential. But school has to be paid for. And I have to drive an hour one way to get there (no classes closer for this) so I’m spending way more in gas each week. And because I’m in school FT, I am able to work less. H’s OT has been cut back to nothing. Now is the heating season. Christmas is a few weeks away. DS#2 has already outgrown his sneakers from the beginning of school in August. We brought the leftover turkey home from my mom’s, we’ve eaten it every day since, tonight we had turkey tacos and now the carcass is in the stewpot making stock and I figure I can get 2, possibly 3 meals out of it this week!