It seems like every one of my utility bills is going up this year. This is really the first time that inflation is affecting me personally. I was really spoiled at my last job. I got reimbursed for gas and received per diem for living expenses. Now I make much less and my budget is very tight.
Today I recieved my first raise at my current job. Inflation is usually 3-4% and my raise was 3.5% so that just about covers it. I should do what the experts say and continue living on my old salary while saving the $80 a month increase. Too bad I need to pay myself back for the money I borrowed to pay my medical bills. This will help a little bit. Let's see, $1,100 bill minus $700 when I rent out my house for 9 days, minus the $400 I can scrape from my budget if I don't shop this month. I will pay myself back by October. Then I can start saving again as long as my other medical bills are paid by the insurance (no news yet). I really hate not being able to save any money. It's like I am just treading water. A big bill can sink me and my dreams of early retirement stay far, far away.
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