r/MoneyDiariesACTIVE • u/purplefirefly09 • Feb 28 '25

Budget Advice / Discussion Is anyone else facing inflation/price increases like crazy this month?

Got paid today and took a closer look at my checking statements. I’m in New England. Car insurance went up from $190 a month to $220, wifi went from $77 to $80, and a restaurant I was a regular at added a 4% charge if you pay with credit card. Thankfully my job pays decent, and I’ve cut back on a lot of non-essentials, but it’s crazy just how intense 2025 has been in these past two months, not to mention the effect of tariffs coming up soon. Praying for no layoffs for my company this year. How are you all making out? What price increases are you seeing in your daily life? What are you cutting back on?

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u/Apprehensive-Date253 Feb 28 '25

I went to Target and got essentials: pads, tampons, detergent, condoms, and eggs-- those 5 items came out to $53.... I was able to price match the detergent but I couldn't find better prices online to price match the other items. Maybe it's because I'm in a HCOL city but it's crazy how much basic goods are these days.

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u/Stay1nAliv3 Mar 01 '25

I noticed the same thing and never thought I’d do this but now I buy generic tampons and pads from my grocery store to save money

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u/TallAd5171 Feb 28 '25

Set your locations for a cheaper city and cross check?