How are we supposed to afford anything anymore?

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1. The money goes somewhere. Bread consist of flour. Flour comes from the miller. He gets corn from the farmer. The farmer buys seeds and diesel. If each step costs more then each person gets more money. Over time you will earn money, but it takes a bit of time based on where you are in the steps.

   You remember how grandfather’s kept on and on about how much cheaper things were when they were young? It’s like that, but quicker.

2. not sure where you are, but in the u.s., inflation is dropping, and wages are rising. work with your union–or if no union, bargain on your own–for your piece of the pie.

3. It sucks. All I can say is keep pushing for more money and mind where all your money is going. I’m very, very happy to not be starting from scratch right now.

4. I’m surprised that more people aren’t quitting their jobs for better-paying ones. I know it is easier said than done, but if inflation keeps going up, the only way to make more is through a raise at work or a new job paying more.

5. At least for people who live in the US the whining about food prices is ridiculous. If you actually cook for yourself food is still a very small percentage of your overall income. Feeding yourself a healthy diet can be dirt cheap if you’re smart about it.

   Housing prices are a much bigger issue unfortunately and much harder for the average person to control.

6. This whining is getting outta hand. The economy ebbs and flows. Plan ahead of time, budget correctly, and these down times shouldn’t effect you so much that you’re complaining on Reddit to strangers.

   If you’re unemployed during this of course that sucks and it’s going to be tough but if you have a steady job buckle down and be the adult you say you are lol

7. Food is easy. Make an effort to learn how to eat cheaper. Learn how to cook some new meals. Overnight oats for breakfast. Learn how to cook with lentils (or similar). Buy canned fish for protein. Roast sweet potatoes. Carrots are absurdly cheap. Popcorn for a late night snack. etc. etc.

   Now housing costs? That’s what eats up our paychecks. $4.2k/mo for a pretty modest place. We ultimately choose to live in NYC so I’m not complaining, but transferring that $$ on the 1st every month is rough.

8. I read an article about this just yesterday.

   Despite consumer prices going up, consumers are still paying those prices.

   The article stated the obvious. Businesses will not lower prices until people stop buying their products at higher prices.

9. You find a job that pays enough to afford the things you want and need. The prices aren’t going down, there’s never deflation.