Ironically, my husband and I are earning more now than ever but inflation is just killing us. Groceries, gas, utilities, etc. are way up.
I’m the same way - I’m making more now than I ever have. But every day bills, on top of the emergencies (car breaks down, dishwasher just died, 22 year old daughter is pregnant, etc.) is taking all of it, and more.
Same for us — we were quite comfortable, taking nice vacations on a whim and comfortable with savings & retirement plans. Now we are paycheck to paycheck and concerned — the whole extended family is struggling (young and old, including one Federal employee).
Groceries (standard, not luxury) for our immediate family of 6 are easily over $1500 a month, prescriptions (including EpiPens and leukemia meds) are insane, property & school taxes are up by hundreds, utility fees for electric, natural gas, water, sewer all took huge jumps & filling the car is ridiculous here ... with a high state tax added to the pain.
The “thriving economy” is BS, and we all know it!