Friday, April 28, 2006
Increasing costs
Living within one’s means it is increasing difficult. Just to meet basic needs is challenging. The 21st century has brought those that were formerly in the middle class here in Connecticut, into the class of the working poor. The quality of life has been deteriorating for the average family.
Living on a fixed income and with not only gasoline prices rising, utilities, health insurance have also increased dramatically recently, has resulted in not only reduced driving, planning out necessary trips; the increased costs has impacted what is spent on groceries, postponing dental, vision and medical visits, and buying clothing. I pray that the kids do not get sick. Saving is not possible. What will the quality of life will be like in five years?
It appalls me that corporations are posting huge profits and the executives are getting richer at the expense of the little guy.
