Is It Just Me… or Has Everything Gotten Out of Hand?

Over the last decade, the rising cost of living has been quietly worsened by a shift in how we pay for goods and services. Many companies now rely on subscription models that nickel and dime consumers with small, frequent charges. Food prices, homeowners insurance, property taxes, energy bills, subscriptions, repairs, and everyday living costs all seem to be climbing at the same time. In this video, I’m talking about how expensive normal life has become, especially for those of us who remember when things felt a lot more affordable. This isn’t just about just one bill going up; it’s groceries costing more every week, insurance premiums jumping, property taxes rising even after you’ve spent years paying for your home, and every company trying to turn something you used to own into another monthly subscription. Maybe it’s inflation. Maybe it’s corporate greed. Maybe it’s just the modern world changing faster than we expected. But it feels like middle-class life is getting squeezed from every direction. In this video, I’m sharing my thoughts as someone in my 50s who has watched the cost of everyday life change dramatically over the years. I’ll talk about food prices, housing costs, insurance, energy bills, subscriptions, and why so many people feel like they’re working harder just to stay in the same place. Are things really out of control, or does it just feel that way as we get older? Let me know what you’re seeing where you live. 0:00 Food Prices 1:55 Retirement & Taxes 5:18 Expenses 7:16 Eating Out 9:25 Lifestyle Changes #GenX #CostOfLiving #Inflation #MiddleClass #FeralAndFree