Inflation has been affecting everyone. Prices keep going up and up and we are all struggling to stay afloat. Take a look at these 12 things that have been seriously affected by inflation. The prices are so high that these things are no longer worth the cost. Stop spending on these expensive items and you will instantly start saving.
Note: The content of this article does not reflect the Writer's personal beliefs.
Takeout
Ordering food used to be easy and inexpensive. Now, the price of takeout has skyrocketed. Between delivery fees and the generally higher cost of food, it is much cheaper to just make your own dinner. Takeout is no longer worth the price or the hassle.
Cable TV
Not many people have cable anymore since the extreme price is hard to justify. Many people have turned to on-demand streaming services rather than big bundle cable packages that cost hundreds of dollars.
Local Produce
It used to be fun to go to a farmer's market and grab some cheap, fresh produce. Now, that produce is way, way more expensive than the grocery store. The fresh flavor may not be worth the steep price tag.
Gourmet Coffee
Daily trips to the coffee shop are a thing of the past. Gourmet coffee is now way too pricey and not good enough to justify the price. Why pay so much more for coffee shop coffee when you can make something just as good at home?
New Phones
It used to be fun to get a new phone but now it is just insanely expensive. With most new cell phones crossing over the thousand dollar mark, people are holding on to their old phones for much longer.
New Cars
We also used to love shopping for a new car. But, with car prices as high as they are, it is simply scary to look for a new car. No one wants to spend that kind of money unless absolutely necessary. No more car upgrades for us!
Thrift Store Clothes
Going to a thrift store was a fun and economical pastime. With the rising popularity of online consignment shops, it is much harder to find a good deal at any local thrift shop. You might as well just buy new clothes for the same price.
Movie Theater Tickets
Not many people go to the movies anymore since the ticket prices are through the roof. You could probably pay for a year's worth of Netflix for the price of two movie tickets! One movie is not worth the high price.
Landscaping
Having neatly manicured lawns is a nice idea and it used to be nice to have someone take care of that yard for you. However, landscaping is an easy cost to cut and many people have done just that. We can all take care of our own yards and perhaps even enjoy doing it.
Boxed Cereal
Wow, the price of cereal has gone up! It is incredible how much one simple box of breakfast cereal can cost. The high prices seriously aren’t worth it, especially with so many other tasty breakfast options out there.
Owning a Home
Everyone used to want to own a home. Now, the prices of homes are insanely high and so are interest rates. Then, you have to consider the price of property taxes, insurance, and general maintenance. Many people are choosing to simply rent rather than deal with the high cost of home ownership.
Trendy Clothes
Are new, trendy clothes really worth the high price tag? Not really. That is why clothes sales are down as people try to save money and just wear what they already own. Skipping a fashion trend or two to save money seems like a good idea.
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This article was first published at Spatula Desserts.
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