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LogDog75

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61. I'm Okay but I do see prices increasing

Sat May 23, 2026, 08:53 PM

21 hrs ago

I'm single and I've been retired for 23 years. I have my military retirement, Social Security, and RMDs from my IRA so I can meet all my bills and still save some money. I've always lived below my means and while working I was a prolific saver. I still have a mortgage with a very low rate on my condo but even with HOA fees it's about $1,000 cheaper than renting. One thing I still do is knowing the difference between needing and wanting when I buy something so I don't waste money. I buy food from the Navy Commissary so it's a bit cheaper than a civilian supermarket. Overall, I can meet my needs without any problems.

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How is everyone out there making it financially? [View all] LuckyCharms Yesterday OP

I'm doing about the same. Haggard Celine Yesterday #1

The best gift he can give - his absence lame54 Yesterday #2

I'm doing okay. QED Yesterday #3

I'm being very conservative. Living on social security. TommieMommy Yesterday #4

Had to dump homeowner's ins. here in FL. Have tried to find a company that sells allegorical oracle Yesterday #48

I'm in FL too. I found an independent insurance agent that sells liability only policies. Good luck 🤞 TommieMommy Yesterday #53

My credit cards were both up to the limit. I had to take money out of my now very meager retirement account. kerry-is-my-prez Yesterday #49

Barely. Iggo Yesterday #5

Awful, but holding on barely Catlady123 Yesterday #6

I believe they do. The Madcap Yesterday #9

I guess I'm lucky dcbuckeye Yesterday #7

We are fortunate in that we are doing OK and weathering all of this - for now. Marie Marie Yesterday #8

Because other countries feel that we have made our bed, and they don't want to sleep in it DFW 16 hrs ago #78

I'm an adult grad student funding by a teaching assistantship mr715 Yesterday #10

Getting by. I'm retired and don't have a lot of expenses. Ocelot II Yesterday #11

Revolutions are fought by those whose ribs are easily counted. Lars39 Yesterday #12

Reminds me of the phrase: littlemissmartypants Yesterday #27

Yes, and so true! Lars39 Yesterday #31

We do make decent art, though. Iggo 21 hrs ago #63

Maybe not a coincidence: DFW 15 hrs ago #79

❤️ littlemissmartypants 14 hrs ago #80

Except for the Faux pas Yesterday #13

A fictional character in a book I once read had an interesting observation DFW Yesterday #14

Id love to know what character in which book, DFW. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Yesterday #26

The book was called "Shibumi" DFW 18 hrs ago #71

Looks interesting! littlemissmartypants 14 hrs ago #81

The book was fascinating! But beware..... DFW 9 hrs ago #83

I don't read much fiction, but for this, I'll make an exception. littlemissmartypants 9 hrs ago #85

This bit of escapism is worth the exception DFW 9 hrs ago #88

Deal! 🌞 littlemissmartypants 8 hrs ago #91

73% seems high... RPM 20 hrs ago #70

My income is all US sourced DFW 17 hrs ago #73

About the same as you... MiHale Yesterday #15

Living paycheck to paycheck. Social security checks. Maxed out credit cards. Trueblue1968 Yesterday #16

We aren't driving anywhere and we don't eat out Ritabert Yesterday #17

The worst ForgedCrank Yesterday #18

Housing relogic Yesterday #19

well said Skittles Yesterday #36

We rarely go out to dinner anymore - just too expensive and not all that good. waterwatcher123 Yesterday #56

That sounds wonderful! Love curries and Indian vegetarian food biophile 23 hrs ago #58

I hesitate to complain senseandsensibility Yesterday #20

I'm doing OK. Retired, but SSI covers all of my monthly expenses. OAITW r.2.0 Yesterday #21

We're doing okay. We're people of modest means with modest taste. I'm sure glad my husband is still Vinca Yesterday #22

I've reached my goals. multigraincracker Yesterday #23

I'm very upset about property taxes, atm. littlemissmartypants Yesterday #24

My sister and her husband live in New Jersey DFW 9 hrs ago #87

Cutting back Maninacan Yesterday #25

Grocery prices are going up to the point even snacks are too expensive sakabatou Yesterday #28

We are doing fine edhopper Yesterday #29

Okay so far, but being mindful about expenses and spending choices. n/t TygrBright Yesterday #30

Pet food. hamsterjill Yesterday #32

Wyoming is doing OK bernieb Yesterday #33

what is the deal with Spectrum Skittles Yesterday #34

I pay $15 a month for Spectrum internet Kaleva 9 hrs ago #86

I'm Okay BeneteauBum Yesterday #35

It's a little tight, but not unbearably.... lastlib Yesterday #37

Check out the price on Part D now and then, just in case. nilram 17 hrs ago #75

I retired nearly 9 yrs ago. I did all of the shopping for two then and now and pay all bills. twodogsbarking Yesterday #38

Trump has successfully LilElf70 Yesterday #39

I'm feeling it IbogaProject Yesterday #40

We're doing okay Grim Chieftain Yesterday #41

Yeah, that's a structural economic cost for me, too. OAITW r.2.0 22 hrs ago #59

Cheers, friend! Grim Chieftain 22 hrs ago #60

We're doing okay so far MustLoveBeagles Yesterday #42

Expenses are up... but flat WarGamer Yesterday #43

If it weren't for my few credit cards, we'd be out on the street by now. slightlv Yesterday #44

I'm terrified... Scully Yesterday #45

Every time I do something on-line I feel like a mark perdita9 Yesterday #46

Doing without a lot of day-to-day stuff -- have cut back on driving, eating, allegorical oracle Yesterday #47

I'm retired for about 10 years now, and doing okay, probably because GoodRaisin Yesterday #50

By the skin of my teeth... buzzycrumbhunger Yesterday #51

Retired for 12 years and still doing OK with income Progressive dog Yesterday #52

I am very "lucky" usedtobedemgurl Yesterday #54

I've heard of that, even seen online ads nilram 17 hrs ago #76

I have been doing it for nearly 40 years. usedtobedemgurl 9 hrs ago #82

Thanks! nilram 6 hrs ago #92

I can't complain, I have been retired for 16 years. I am fortunate to have one doc03 Yesterday #55

I'm retired (10 years) and fortunate to get by on Golden Raisin 23 hrs ago #57

I'm Okay but I do see prices increasing LogDog75 21 hrs ago #61

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Look at you using new vocabulary! choie 21 hrs ago #62

Vocabulary? LuckyCharms 21 hrs ago #64

"Groceries." Iggo 4 hrs ago #93

I'm likely doing better financially than most AZProgressive 21 hrs ago #65

Ihave Spectrum and recently bundled cable, cellphone, and internet LogDog75 21 hrs ago #66

Mom and I sold our house, so better than it has been in a long time mvd 21 hrs ago #67

We're doing fine but I save less per month than I use to Tree Lady 18 hrs ago #72

Trying to shed additional costs. haele 17 hrs ago #74

We're Doing Fine DET 16 hrs ago #77

I had to go back to work part time back when Biden was president Kaleva 9 hrs ago #84

I can absorb most but I am starting to feel a crimp. And I am adjusting. boston bean 9 hrs ago #89

You can likely lower your Spectrum bill... VTderry 8 hrs ago #90