I hope this doesn't come off as petty, but the increase in gas prices, and the housing market, have had a big impact on me. Feels like I'm stuck in a rut, I already live paycheck to paycheck. I went from spending 120-130 a month on gas to 200ish, and my rent went up 200 dollars more a month. I don't live a life of luxury, I live in a small studio apartment. The big mistake I made was getting a newish car, with a ridiculous interest rate, it's killing me. I just feel like this would be the perfect time for companies to give cost of living raises? It's just rough right now, I'm sure it could always be worse, I'm grateful I have a roof over my head, and food in the fridge.