Why Everything Feels More Expensive – And What You Can Do About It
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I won’t sugarcoat it—money feels tighter than ever. Prices are rising, wages aren’t keeping up, and the old financial playbook doesn’t seem to work anymore.
So, what’s really going on?
The Rising Cost of Living in 2025
If you’ve been feeling the squeeze, you’re not imagining it.
The cost of food, housing, healthcare, and basic necessities keeps climbing, and it’s not slowing down. While politicians debate whether we’re in a recession, regular people are asking:
"How do I afford my life right now?"
Some key takeaways from my latest post:
📈 Inflation isn’t under control. Even if the official numbers say otherwise, everyday expenses keep creeping up.
🏠 Housing remains unaffordable. Mortgage rates are high, rent is eating up bigger chunks of paychecks, and starter homes are out of reach for many.
💰 Your dollars don’t stretch like they used to. A grocery trip that cost $100 a few years ago is now closer to $140-$150.
So what can you do?
👉 Make more money. Relying on a single paycheck isn’t enough anymore. Side income, career moves, and business ownership are on the table.
👉 Spend smarter. This isn’t about skipping coffee—it’s about cutting big, unnecessary expenses and optimizing your financial game plan.
👉 Think long-term. If money is getting tighter, it’s time to focus on financial security, not just survival.
I break all of this down in my latest article:
🔗 Read the full post: The Rising Cost of Living in 2025
What’s Next?
This is just the start.
The way we think about work, money, and opportunity is shifting—Run The Money is here to help you stay ahead.
More to come. Let’s build financial resilience together.
Stay sharp,
Dave 👊
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