Got a reality check this week

[iris lilies]

I paid $120 for 6 months of tick protection for doggo.

we did not treat him for ticks in the city, but here in Hermann ticks are plentiful.

[Yppej]

I probably spend close to $400 a month on commuting costs - about $250 a month on gas (was $300 earlier this year) and more maintenance/repairs on the car plus having to replace vehicles more often. So that would wash the medical, except medical inflation is out of control in the US.

Good for you all trying to spend less.

I always thought of getting another dog in retirement but it's definitely an expense.

[Klunick]

I have a 120 mile round trip commute and spend almost $500 on gas each month and I have a very good gas efficient car so I can't imagine what it would be if I had a gas guzzler.

[bae]

I basically haven’t bought gas for the past 3 years after picking up pre-pandemic an inexpensive used electric car. It’s already paid for itself in fuel and maintenance costs.