My income is only $800 more than it was last year. I’ve noticed that we have to watch our budget more closely than ever.
I’m still waiting for the economy to take off. I keep reading the MSM articles telling us how good the economy is, but I’m not seeing it. I see evidence of cost-cutting all over.
“I’ve noticed that we have to watch our budget more closely than ever.”
Oh, you betcha. My gal-pals and I have monthly ‘challenges’ to see where we can cut more out of our budgets, share coupons, grocery sale info, have made shopping at Thrift Stores the norm, budge recipes, etc. I am SO grateful I no longer have 3 teen boys to feed! Just me, the dog and usually two meals a week wit Beau. I mean, he ‘courts’ me with beef and pork from his butchered critters, or venison - he’s not freeloading, LOL! I sure miss having laying hens. Hurry, Spring!
I still have a little wiggle room, but every extra DIME for the past 5 years has gone to my farm mortgage principle. It’ll pay off in the long run. I’m not QUITE down to Ramen Noodles 5x a week - but I’ll be there in the next two years or so. Luckily, I LIKE Beans and Rice! :)
I’m not convinced that the next President can even make a dent in this mess. Seriously. Who would want to take this on? It’s maddening!