The reached the line and had to back off.
Really, pre pandemic I got my first real job and actually had enough money to he comfortable and have fun. Now, it’s $9 for a box of cereal and a combined household income of $200k, I’m having to tighten the belt.
I wasn’t able to save or contribute to my retirement until 35 so I’ve been maxing out my 401k, IRA, HSA in order to catch up. Had to lighten up on that. Seattle is expensive yo. I shop at Costco for most of what I cnaget in bulk and Safeway for the non-bulk. Our grocery bill has tripled and same with utilities.