American Families Struggle To Survive As Inflation And Gas Prices Soar

Gas prices hit $5 a gallon nationwide this weekend while inflation rose by the fastest rate in decades. NBC News’ Kate Snow follows three American families forced to make lifestyle changes just to make ends meet. » Subscribe to NBC News: nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC
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American Families Struggle To Survive As Inflation And Gas Prices Soar

[@Mando_Trucker]

They have a freaking pool, a krager smoker, hardwood floors, marble countertops, apple laptop that is $2,500, please show someone who is actually suffering.

[@GS-yb2nj]

Is it worse for you?

[@FJBtV-os2pv]

It's NBC fake news . What you expect

[@GS-yb2nj]

@@shelly7160 i remember the first time i got on the interwebs and saw all the mean comments and then i felt really really bad and then i cried and then i realized.... that some times you just stfu and stay in yo lane before a nikka pop pop 💩 😂😂😂😂

[@andia968]

Yeah but on credit

[@seantyler7401]

I saw that too. But the lady in Detroit doesn’t

[@theslitherysylvie4010]

20 years ago, I made $500 a month. I had an apartment, a car, and a very tight budget. Now I make $3,000 a month, and I feel just like I did when I made $500.

[@africankid5037]

You need to make about 6000 to feel like you have made progress since 20 years ago

[@AchillesWrath1]

They say inflation is in the low teens but i don't believe it. It feels more like about 30-50%.

[@McRemmyBaby]

Try $700-800 every two weeks

[@blackworldtraveler3711]

Look in the mirror. All about choices.

[@jaywyse7150]

@@blackworldtraveler3711 someones down with corruption.

[@pooptommy123]

How tone def is this video??? That first family wasn’t struggling at all. She’s driving around a new suburban? Nice house with a really nice in ground swimming pool??? Come on nbc. Do better. You should have showed some families that are actually struggling.

[@shelly7160]

Exactly. Their house is huge. They can sell it and buy a smaller one 🙄

[@intoodeepstl314]

Are you jealous?

[@edh3881]

Yes show how the struggling democrat leaders are doing in these tough times. How dare anyone have something nice. The only people who deserve nice things are the democrat leaders

[@chapmanmd79]

Mainstream has no idea, but the sheep still follow

[@NiaMSnow]

Exactly!!!!!!

[@megandunklin6147]

"My kids can't get their frozen waffles anymore" OMG, I'm sorry but I just started laughing, there are mothers out there that can't feed themselves anymore in order for their kids to at least get 1-2 meals a day.

[@m.layfette6249]

Exactly! Too many children and families within my daughter's middle school are living in low income housing, that DESPERATELY NEEDS repairs and pest removal. I can see in their eyes which ones are struggling back home. For them it's cheaper to stock up on chips and processed foods than healthy fruits and veggies.

[@j.a.26]

Get a second job.

[@megandunklin6147]

@@j.a.26 They do have second jobs

[@megandunklin6147]

@@j.a.26 They do have second jobs

[@sarahphillips8884]

It's like .50 to make waffles or pancakes from scratch and they are delicious

[@roberthouston3809]

Man!!! As I see those kids jump in to that beautiful pool, I see how that family is struggling !!!...GIMME A BREAK!

[@CorinnaVillalobos]

I thought the same thing.

[@JJUnohu]

People work really hard to get ahead.....

[@JJUnohu]

It really hurts when you lose that house with the pool.....

[@roberthouston3809]

When you comment. You should say things that ACTUALLY MAKE SENSE!

[@sobeliever1638]

🤣🤣🤣100%

[@talk3194]

It seems strange that more people aren't protesting and making their voices heard over inflation like they did in the 70's. Even stranger, I keep seeing backed up traffic on the highways, long lines at fast food restaurants, people going on vacations, and lines at the store checkouts.

[@ajcrum3689]

right

[@pillcosby2423]

People gotta go to work, life can’t stop.you just gotta fight through the pain.

[@jamesnguyen7069]

because were fed up w all the crime on the news, school shootings, dumb trump, and last but least, the pandemic

[@beachbum1523]

Not to mention the cars and SUV's they're upside down on, or their trucks that get 14mpg. (Some getting even less) I think it's called "living life to the credit limit".

[@OK-pi6fq]

We’re busier than ever in the travel industry. I don’t understand it.

[@monnikhan1000]

Honestly these aren’t really struggling families they are just cutting back. Real struggling families make a decision between food vs bills. These people still have homes which makes them better than those without home ownership and the rents that are increasing alongside with the bad conditions.

[@SuccessfulladiesSoftLife]

Homes are a liablility and you still have to maintain the grass and other needed repairs.

[@karatompkins7085]

If you can't afford a home downsize apartments or living with others if you can't afford a house or a place to live that's on you just find a better job lots of jobs with very little collage education pay $50k+.

[@erikarobinson3557]

@@karatompkins7085 Apartments are becoming more expensive than mortgages

[@DimaRakesah]

@@karatompkins7085 You clearly haven't been paying attention. Apartments are not cheap. People are being priced out of ANY housing option besides their cars or living in tents. That's kind of a problem.

[@abel1955]

A mortgage costs less than rent

[@Shaun-Vargas]

I don't think these families are the ones truly struggling, my family doesn't worry about dance or swim lessons, or matial arts, and my family doesn't get $30 haircuts, never have, our local salons charge about $10 but we still can't afford that in South Central Kentucky, we cut our own hair for each other and have for years, we now keep our AC set to 80, and in the winter it was at 55, but this has been something we've done now a few years, but this year with inflation its very much harder, but what luxury can we cut? we don't even have our own internet we share it with all our neighbors using extenders so we pay $10 each, since our homes are family and friends it works to keep us all with internet, our Phones were free from Cricket as a promotion last year and our bill is $25 per month on a 5 person family plan, we've never had luxuries and we've never been able to, not even working our fingers to the bones, so now we're also eating food that Kroger is about to throw away, because if you buy it on the date its going to expire our local kroger lowers the price sometimes as cheap as $1 for ground beef, or $0.25 cents for hotdogs, or $0.50 for bags of lettuce, we've been making cuts and changes in our lives, but if we came on your news channel it wouldn't be as pretty as this video was, and there are millions of American families going through this struggle, and you wonder why so many Americans are fed up?

[@GS-yb2nj]

Youre ok with living like a poor hillbilly pos so the rest of us need to give joe biden some slack? Really? Are you absolutely sure thats how you want to be seen?

[@edh3881]

Yes only the democrat leaders should be able to afford air conditioning. None of us should have anything nice. Only the democrat leaders should have nice things.

[@thelittlebluecottage6091]

Yes! I noticed that the first mom had a professional manicure and they had a pool! They aren’t struggling that bad!

[@Shaun-Vargas]

​@@thelittlebluecottage6091 exactly, I've never owned a pool, none of my family members has a pool, and our community pool is $10 to get in 1 time, its city owned in the name of a prominent family of course who donated the money to have it build, but somehow it being public and mostly funded for by a rich local, its still inaccessible to the majority of our town, because over 90% live on $7.25 or some don't even have jobs, we have people in my town I know personally who no longer have running water (how is that even possible??? and no one says anything!) our neighbors right now I kid you not, are 8 young people 2 older people, living in 1, 2 bedroom trailer together they have bunk beds set up, they live this way they say because they can no longer afford to live in a home by themselves, these people have no AC and are right now in their backyard all 10 of them setting under a tree laughing playing music and trying to just survive a life that barely seems worth surviving

[@joyaustin6581]

@@thelittlebluecottage6091 if broke the pool should be green. She could rent the pool out so it pays for itself

[@nomadictravelerfromTx]

I paid cash 4 years ago for a fixer upper. Now the taxes every year are as much as what I paid for the house. Just screwing over people. Bunch of crooks......

[@nomadictravelerfromTx]

Suffering is when you don't have enough money to eat or you are about to become homeless. These 3 families are just cutting back on nonessential activities. Besides, one family is eating barbeque and enjoying life by their amazing pool. Must be nice......

[@SuccessfulladiesSoftLife]

That's how it starts. Some people never had a normal life to begin with, paying bills and being responsible. When you have children you technically cannot be homeless and living in your car for example.

[@honestgenz4413]

These people will soon become a struggling family.

[@Luna.3.3.3]

👍I agree @nomadic traveler This was a poor example of a 'struggle' 🙄 There's simple, but (sometimes) more time consuming ways to lower food costs. @1:29 - *_Frozen Waffles" - do you know how many you can make from scratch? - A LOT!!_* No waffle maker? Make your own pancake mix. (make them healthier with partial ww flour, chopped fruit, etc.) Freeze, pop in the toaster. (or find a waffle maker second hand, if you're really 'must' have waffles - I think froz. waffles are like cardboard, personally) On that note, you can make homemade table syrup for VERY cheap. (I'm Canadian, so don't dare call it *Maple* syrup) >> *_Create meal plans based on what's *On Sale!_** Instead of 'chicken', put 'protein' on the list. Do a few meatless meals. - Don't fall into the trap of too many cheap, processed carbs. Frozen veg. is usually just as nutritious as fresh (not to mention convenient) Even though it's out of season, soup & stew can be full of nutrition & inexpensive. Always stock up on core products when on sale. Try non-branded products if you haven't already. Cut 'extras' WAY down.. cookies, chips, ice cream aren't necessities. Homemade cookies are so much better anyway. Dry beans, rice are nutritious & extremely inexpensive. Pre-planning is the key.

[@scillaburton7160]

I agree. I'm sure there are many families truly struggling right now but the ones they interviewed aren't the best example of what's going on

[@nomadictravelerfromTx]

@@scillaburton7160 Yes!

[@burymebelowawillowtree9243]

My biggest fear, most people are just like this people and have not a clue as to what struggling really is.

[@SMCwasTaken]

Oh they will, it's only about to get worse

[@mariekatherine5238]

I basically don’t go anywhere any more. I quit volunteering and working part time because it costs more in gas than I make in pay. I’ve cut out nearly all meat and for the first time ever, am using a food pantry. Instead of purchasing greens, I’ve discovered a field full of dandelions whose leaves are edible, similar in taste to kale. The smaller ones can be eaten raw, and the larger, more bitter leaves I boil in salted water. Instead of going every Sunday, I’ve cut back going to church once a month, either that or I can’t afford my medication. Two or three times per week I take a half dose of my medication in order to get a few extra doses per month. The families portrayed here aren’t struggling. It would be very nice to struggle across that pool or have an entire trunk full of groceries! And haircuts? I haven’t been to a salon in decades. I keep my hair at mid length, very simple to cut by myself. Then I put it up in a loose bun or French braid. Kids’ activities? Karate, swimming class, music lessons, gymnastics, sports? There were nine of us growing up. We played outside on the lawn and went swimming in the brook. We didn’t have a room filled with toys. We had a few toys, some board games, two bikes, a scooter and homemade stilts. We shared our toys and made our own out of whatever we could find. They needed to show some families that were truly suffering, not just giving up a few luxuries.

[@cherylT321]

Sadly, that’s the mindset of most people. They feel entitled to everything; that and the world owes them!

[@modocchic]

Our government sucks! Being Native American I’m disgusted how this country is.. at one time this country was great and beautiful!

[@gerdaleta]

Remember when Americans were rough buckle cowboys with guns now we're consumerensis I don't think humans even exist anymore I think the vast majority of the human population has been turned into consumerensis something resembling a human but they only know how to consume and buy products

[@ajcrum3689]

amen ur right

[@MsAlien911]

Leave if u dont like it. Thats the call isnt it. Or do something to make it better

[@modocchic]

@@MsAlien911 it’s my land, why don’t you leave!!

[@andia968]

@@modocchic ditto

[@up-uw4op]

I've never paid more that $20 for a haircut for myself and $10 for my kids. They basically described the struggles that low income parents have always had to deal with.

[@V.E.R.O.]

I've been cutting my hair for a long time, at the beginning of the year I decided to treat myself and go to a hair salon because I wanted it really short and couldn't do it myself. It was a waste of time and money, they butchered my hair, now I have to let it grow to fix myself.

[@acamiln8354]

I pay zero for years...i do it by myself, my wife fix a little bit back(I curt it back too, but must be fixed a little bit). US does not have good enogh haircutters, I can do it almost the same.

[@namehere4954]

Even though I can afford the salon, I always have found it absurdly expensive. I have always done my kids for this reason and cut and color my own. It's not just about affordability but also what people find reasonable.

[@DimaRakesah]

Imagine, if these families that could afford extras like eating out and having classes for their kids can't afford that anymore how tight things are for Americans who already couldn't afford those things.

[@missyyy-]

These people are complaining about living the way I’ve been living (by choice) for years. It’s called being frugal and cutting back on waste.

[@GS-yb2nj]

Do you happen to own a car?

[@edh3881]

Yes and giving the democrat leaders more of our money. Only elite democrats should have anything good.

[@garciadanny1575]

Yeah waste to you but not to another person everyone has something that's not waste to them but someone might think is a waste what if they have a large family and need a small car we don't know do we

[@LowerYourExpectationsPleb]

(Stolen) elections have consequences.

[@missyyy-]

@izthewiz everyone consumes but not everyone is conscientious about their needs vs. wants.

[@cindymorrison_caravanlifej3536]

Taking bus to work and have not eaten out for 6 months

[@firstlast8258]

Where I live public transportation is completely unreliable

[@ElizabethEnCamino]

Unfortunately things are not going to get better for those of us who are poor and lower middle class. This suffering and stress is our new reality 😔

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

Until democrats are out of office you mean

[@bowhunter8532]

I'll help you out

[@Zionist1987]

Thank you Joe Biden. I can't wait to vote for you again in 2024

[@firstlast8258]

Never say never

[@chapmanmd79]

@@bowhunter8532 for a small exchange I'm sure

[@prepareyourself6728]

Corporations need to pay the workers a livable wage instead of paying the CEO's Millions of dollars and the workers nothing!

[@matthewtatum5413]

No democrats stop blaming others and look at the mirror cause their the ones causing all this damage

[@kelleysaint8606]

@@matthewtatum5413 I would say both !!! First get rid of the trash we have in the White House and also the company I work for is one of the largest private owned in the world !! The family is a multi billion family… we can keep or get employees because they pay in average 13 an hour… I make 30 as I am a low level leader however who can work for 13 an hour when gas is at 5 a gallon…

[@karlabritfeld7104]

Everyone has been saying that for 20 years and it's not happening. Never will.

[@kelleysaint8606]

@@karlabritfeld7104 facts they will not

[@user-ts2eu6rf6i]

Workers are paid a fixed wage according to the contract. The company is not obligated to pay any additional wages.

[@jbar_85]

There are a lot of people who aren’t families. Single people. Elderly people. Why do we never get any coverage?

[@Loveroffood41]

I know I currently live with my parents because I got really sick in 2022. I am scared of moving out and getting my own place cause I live on disability.

[@fingersmcoy]

this isnt suffering. having enough food. living in nice housing. losing out on entertainment is not suffering.

[@i.03983]

its an illusion these people are living on borrowed money

[@carriesmith7165]

I've pretty much always lived well below my means so not a huge blow to the budget with all these increases. I figured something like this would happen someday and wanted to be prepared. Live in a rent controlled apartment building on purpose, drive a paid for zero rust 2006 paid off vehicle, shop thrift stores for everything, shop grocery day olds and eat tonight, have a small vegetable garden on balcony, cook large batches of mostly vegetarian meals so there is always something to eat at home and prevent takeout dinners, find inexpensive or free entertainment, got a higher paying position at a job I can walk to, only drive for errands and do them in one day to save on gas, cut and dye my own hair, do my own nails/pedicures, stay healthy so zero prescription drug costs, etc etc. It can be done. And the peace of mind is well well well worth it!!!

[@V.E.R.O.]

We have similar lifestyles, the situation would be more manageable for a lot of people who are now suffering if they followed our example.

[@carliene9389]

Like that

[@cherylT321]

That’s a good life!

[@junaidisalam5718]

dont worry folks, the much needed US$ 40 Billion relief fund will be handed out real soon... to the Ukraine... kudos to the house and senates, they understood their constituent's suffering, acted swiftly and accordingly by rapidly approving the US$ 40 Billion aid package... this really show how much they care... for the Ukrainian...

[@timantsons616]

$40B but zelensky still needs more. $40b but soldiers were surrendering because they didnt have weapons, $40b but still have civilians who havent received/received very little humanitarian aid since war started

[@champs591]

....and to think Ukraine actually received 40 billion $$.??🤣🤣🤣 ....Your US politicians all lined their pockets! truth!!!

[@bowhunter8532]

@@timantsons616 Sounds like our government. Hands of trillions to people who don't deserve it or pay into the system. You know, kinda like the 5 TRILLION they have already handed out. How much more do you lazy slobs want?

[@farautfarautto2518]

The disire to war with Russians by Ukrainian lives is so strong in US government, that it sacrificed its own people

[@dajewel1982]

Ma’am , waffles aren’t a luxury : you can make them at home , freeze the rest. These times call for being resourceful and making things from scratch

[@seventhchild7270]

Your BFF.......Exactly!.....MEAL prep...home made soups, spaghetti or noodle dishes, stir fry, chicken casseroles, etc,....also certain things can be purchase at the dollar tree store!...(bread, muffin mix, pancake and waffle mix, tuna, soup, beans, spaghetti, noodles, tomato sauce and paste, cereal, rice, gravy, snacks, household items, etc)....farmers market....food bank if needed....

[@beachbum1523]

And the thought of a family having to suffer through fresh, homemade pizza? SERIOUS first world troubles!

[@jeffw1267]

When I was young I ate raw oats as about 75% of my food intake. It was boring but I was super healthy. Pizza is a massive luxury and the "struggling" family here is shown eating pizza.

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

Your BFF Tiff YES!!

[@jessicadavid5661]

@@jeffw1267 Pizza is cheap... a 5 dollar hot and ready will feed at least 3.....

[@oneiljerry9460]

People are worried that to bring down inflation the Fed will raise interest rates too much and bring down the economy too. What they should be worried about is that rate hikes will not be enough to bring down inflation, but that they will be enough to bring down the economy!

[@bobbymainz1160]

Inflation is producing a slew of problems throughout the world, including food shortages, diesel and heating fuel shortages, and housing prices and financial market crash. It's all coming together, and by the end of the year, it may be a complete disaster. (or earlier)

[@marksway7292]

Consider the Economy as One Huge Engine that Produces the Life Styles that Humans live & Prosper & create a Healthy Financially secure future for their Families . Corruption, Manipulation , creation of Unhealthy Political Policy & Diplomatic Environments is a recipe for Engine Failure. People are equally losing money in the financial market in the midst of all these.

[@andrewtownsend886]

Inflation is gradually going to become part of us and due to that fact any money you keep in cash or in a low-interest account declines in value each year. Investing is the only way to make your money grow and unless you have an exceptionally high income, investing is the only way most people will ever have enough money to retire. Personally I hired ‘’ Eileen Ruth Sparks ’’ a financial advisor who I copy her trades and with a good 7% in ROI monthly.

[@jameswood9772]

@@andrewtownsend886 hope that people will be able to perceive this from this perspective sooner rather than later. Things are rapidly deteriorating, and everyone is maintaining a calm demeanor. What is the best way for me to contact this advisor?

[@andrewtownsend886]

@@jameswood9772 If you need advice, look her up on the internet. People do not want to face truth.

[@quantumphaser]

How about showing ACTUAL struggling families?

[@honestgenz4413]

This is just plain offensive. There are families that don't live in big homes, can't pay their bills, and can't even buy food. These families are spoiled rotten compared to the others out here that are REALLY struggling. "My kids can't get frozen waffles"😢

[@theinsightfulvisionary0197]

Preach!!! Amen!!!

[@RA-qv3nd]

Budget people. Quit the Starbucks, 10+ streaming services, shop grocery sales, stop the useless Amazon buys.

[@kristinab1078]

Not being able to eat out or take vacations is NOT a sacrifice. People don't realize how much they spend every month on constant and unnecessary expenditures, such as a coffee at Starbucks, soda, or pizza. Making a cup of coffee at home or making your own pizza from scratch is cheaper and healthier. Budgeting and savings should be a norm in both the good and the bad times. Taking a global perspective, this is nothing in comparison to what millions in other parts of the world deal with day in and day out. A reality check on the word "sacrifice" may be in order here.

[@My-Pal-Hal]

Maybe those poor souls suffering like us average people. Might cut back on the Pool Maintenance in their million dollar back yard 😳 ... wish I was Suffering like that

[@ralucadi4641]

Exactly! Was thinking same thing. I can't wait to see how they act when they will truly will have no money for food. In Europe when you struggle, you struggle! aka you have nothing in your fridge or pantry. This people call it a struggle for not being able to have swimming pool, karate and other lesson weekly.

[@My-Pal-Hal]

@@ralucadi4641 Exactly 😊 When you think people that can maintain a pool on their,.. Estate, are suffering. You've lost touch with reality pretty much.

[@bowhunter8532]

Yeah thats what I was thinking too.

[@dec23]

I saw that too and most of them had nice houses. Seriously no "waffles" for breakfast. I can't remember the last time I had a waffle. 😑

[@NiaMSnow]

Exactly

[@theyclosechannelsthatspeak428]

Families? Why are they struggling? They got all that child credit, extra food stamps. Now you know how single people feel.

[@RocketRocket-ce3ke]

What did they do with Stimulus checks?

[@gingerthetrailpup7223]

I am skipping breakfast & lunch. I also cut my own hair for the last 4 years. I used to give myself an in an out treat once a month or so … no more treats. I actually could not sleep last night, I was so hungry my stomach was in pain.

[@NoIDontActuallyLiveInSeattle]

I’m sorry that you are going through that, I hope things get better.

[@cherylT321]

Are there any food pantries you could go to in your area?

[@edo5407]

These people have insanely nice homes for people worried about some bills…. Either they are living way beyond their means or these people are exaggerating…

[@mulastafa]

Sad what these politicians are doing to this country.

[@thecollectorslife]

Its you not taking responsibility for your own financial decisions.

[@1impetuousfiend]

@greg lewis it’s capitalism. Stop expecting hand outs you welfare begging republican.

[@thecollectorslife]

@greg lewis Exactly what Im saying Greg. Supply and demand. Im sure you have heard of it. Go to your garage, window or wherever you house or park your vehicle(s), You will see the demand. Here is where I get frustrated Gregory, is the average price vehicle on the road today is 35 to 40k$. I dont know you but if I was a wagering man, I would wager your current vehicle(s) cost about that much if not more. If you have that much to spend on one then putting gas in it should not cause you to complain. You made that financial decision. If you thought gas would stay at 2 or 3$ a gallons for eternity then you needed to be awaken from the delusion. And fyi gas prices were well over 4$ in 2008 before the financial and housing crisis. Wash rince repeat. Same people complaining then are still complaining now. You learned nothing from the past so you repeat it. So yes Greg it is very much your fault.

[@codyrussow170]

Sad you failed economics class

[@travelingalien6378]

@@thecollectorslife most people aren't driving a 35- 40 thousand dollar car what if you have a less than 3000$ car and now you have to pay 3-5 times the price for gas which adds up to more than your cars worth quickly. And most people with a 35- 40 thousand dollar car are still paying for it and don't own it

[@LouiseJ-gh7vv]

It is really hard right now. This is how single parents feel most of the time. We have become such a greedy and uncaring country, not the masses but the one's who control prices on housing, etc... I wonder how we have become so heartless. It is our not caring and taking care of each other that will be our downfall in the wealthiest country in the world. It's a shame.

[@AchillesWrath1]

It's the stimulus checks that did this and pork and fat spending that was snuck into the stimulus bills by Democrats. Barely any of that money went to covid related stuff. They write those bills over 3000 pages long so that people won't read it. It's intentional. They know that dementia Joe will sign anything they put in front of him so it's their chance of a lifetime window to push through a much as they can. It's killing us though with inflation.

[@6Vex]

These double spaces are killing me

[@jon1591]

try not being a single mother then lmao

[@LouiseJ-gh7vv]

John, it's called a divorce after 16 years. He was abusive. How small is your heart and mind?

[@firstlast8258]

Wealthiest with trillions in debt 🤔

[@letgo8118]

I can't believe so many people didn't see this coming. I said open your eyes 👀.

[@keeponblooming1193]

“As a mom I feel stressed about…everything” same girl same

[@bennoble2049]

Define, struggling. Because this is not struggling.

[@dani23dani85]

I’m sorry please show families that are really struggling......

[@323mell]

These families arent really struggling, go to the hood or ghettos of America that's where families are really hurting

[@anthonyharris483]

It is all our fault being so dependent on things from others. We've got to learn to be self sufficient, less usage of fossil fuels, create new technologies that are better for the environment, reuse etc. Big companies don't care about what happens to families struggling to get by only what goes into their pockets.

[@matthewtatum5413]

No what we need is smart people running the country not dumb liberals like joe biden who can't remember things and falls off his bike

[@gabethedinosaur95]

I know how that feels for lots of family’s with kids . But they have one thing that more important than money . They have each other to work together. It may be scary with prices going up and war going on. Stay strong families with kids .

[@tropicalbeach9225]

I understand all of the frustrations and issues with the rising costs and inflation and the impact it is having on American people. However, you do also have to admit that many Americans in general are very selfish, greedy, self entitled, self absorbed, and too materialistic and they don't know how to plan, budget, or manage their money or cost of spending wisely. It is important that people start to become more frugal with their money and only buy what they're going to use or what they only really need. Many Americans eat out too much and go out to shop too much without really considering or thinking about the future. Hopefully, this inflation can teach both Americans a lesson and make them understand the consequences of spending too much money or buying things that they don't really need.

[@Richgurlz]

That's right.... they're getting an average of $600 every two weeks. Rent is $700, that leaves you with $500 for the rest of the month....spend about $200 on the bills, now you're at $300. If you have kids...cut their toys expenses, no candy, no video games...only shop at goodwill stores for their school clothes or even go to donation places like the salvation army. These people can't budget at all. And for food...stack up on noodles, lunch meat, and water. We need to get more billions to that poor country. This country people don't need anything. They're just selfish. One lady was in line trying to buy a big box of name brand cereal. Selfish and can't budget....lady, drink a tall glass of water and learn how to not be soo selfish.

[@blackworldtraveler3711]

Always lived within mean,saved,invested,etc. and avoided debt. No issues.

[@charlieng3347]

You are living in a capitalistic society and you encourage people to be frugal? Frugal only works for a small number of people, if the whole society goes frugal, it's called a recession.

[@firstlast8258]

Speak for yourself

[@Skoda130]

@@charlieng3347 then recession is what we need.

[@ibamontllc3748]

This “struggles” are actually an insult to real ones nice pool btw

[@speedmaster7107]

"Struggle to survive" seems like an exaggerated way to describe a family just trying to budget. Save these headlines for those actually trying to survive, like the Ukrainians.

[@MG-bf1zi]

Sounding like a snob

[@PC-ch1md]

10 years ago I have a 1400 mortgage and life was hard. I thought life will be easier after I pay of my mortgage but it feels the same if not worst because everything is very expensive

[@Wisefamilie]

It's mostly price gouging done by businesses. They are hiking prices for alot of the necessities because they see it's the perfect opportunity to do it given such high demand. Inflation, Putin, Ukraine, and things like that are just something or someone to blame. They lost alot of money and profits over the first 2 years of the pandemic, and so this kind of behavior from them is cut throat and should have been expected.

[@brians7181]

No, it's idiotic policy on every level by the party in power.

[@criminal268]

It's time protest and riots on gas company

[@firstlast8258]

@@brians7181 it’s both

[@brians7181]

@@firstlast8258 No it's not. If it were, they would have been price gouging 2 years ago under the evil capitalist Trump. Common sense tells us that.

[@firstlast8258]

@@brians7181 yes it is

[@LinnieKart]

The black family looks like a single mom in an apartment. The other families have big houses , big cars, a pool etc...

[@passivewaysexplore57]

Start a garden even if its in a tote, pay down debt, go shopping once every two weeks, look for food pantry....breath and prepare for the worst and hope for the best.

[@GS-yb2nj]

Or vote bring back donald trump so he can fix it again. That sounds better

[@FJBtV-os2pv]

The ignorant don't understand that this can be reversed . Literally, but look at who's in power . Fascists

[@shelly7160]

I don’t think people can afford to pay down debt right now.

[@tiamystic]

Genuinely good advice yet the chucklefucks make it all about politics. These people don’t care about you! If you can’t provide for YOURSELF then guess what, I won’t feel sorry if y’all end up homeless.

[@firstlast8258]

@@GS-yb2nj 😂

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

My heart breaks for working families in this country. I’m so thankful my husband and I have always been able to own our own home. Home ownership is the best hedge against inflation.

[@erikarobinson3557]

Agreed!

[@MissHawes0187]

Well. Must be nice.

[@notabadword4026]

It’s not that nice, property taxes rise every year.

[@grumpyoldlady_rants]

@@notabadword4026 - It’s still better than being at the mercy of a Landlord. I’ve owned my current home for about 15 years. Yes, taxes have gone up but, as a percentage, rents in the area have risen much higher.

[@nugrohokun640]

@@notabadword4026 sorry...actually how much US citizen pay house tax...monthly or annualy...in my country i pay only 1/1000 of house price per year...for example if you has 100.000 US$ house the tax is about 100 US$/ year...but becoz the house tax revenue so low...some province in my country not collect that tax...so no tax on house...even you not paying house tax...government never take your house...the house still belong to you...sorry for my broken english...

[@TomTorrow]

This is not struggling. They are cutting out the luxuries.

[@anaa03899]

It's not just America it's every where

[@farycemaconrealtor8357]

Using skills my parents taught me decades ago if times became financially hard. Make do and cutback. Cook fresh food that’s healthier and cheaper than process and junk food. Get a second job or better job if you need more funds in making ends meet. Learn to cut your own hair, dye your own hair, manicure your own nails, do your own pedicure, cut your own grass and get healthier, plan your route when you drive, use coupons, drink water it’s healthier, sell stuff you don’t wear or use, save your money for things you really really really want to buy or do, learn to bike for short nearby errands, use public transportation, eat less meat it’s healthier, maybe you have been living above your means and now you really need to adjust and come back to earth etc. The list could go on and on. Thanks mom and dad for the lessons you taught me. Yes times are hard, but ask any real senior citizen over 80 years old and they’ll tell you they have seen harder times and made it. One major lesson taught by my parents was get everything you can from your public school education. Don’t be a fool or distraction in school. Behave and listen to everything the teacher is teaching you Without a good educational foundation of knowledge you are pretty much doomed in this world. Go to vocational school get a trade ie AC/Heating, welder, pipe filter, truck driver, construction, brick layer, etc, join the military, go to college , start your own business etc. With limited or no ability to read, write, do simple math and reason your success in life above the poverty line is extremely challenging. Life brings about changes especially when there’s war and health issues globally in this world.

[@firstlast8258]

This is absolutely absurd what you wrote maybe congress can actually do their jobs? Weird concept I know

[@saturationstation1446]

you know there is only 24 hours in a day and human bodies cant just dream up energy to run on right? with the dollar at its lowest value in a hundred years, there is no one alive who has had it harder than those who are not well off today.. no amount of work you can do will get well off people to admit you deserve to be alive. because they see your existence as a threat to themselves for some reason i'll never understand.. its like how people are more suspicious of a poor person stealing than the rich person who will literally steal your life if it makes him an extra dollar in profit..

[@horsemanoftheapocalapse5837]

Everything is too expensive in the US. Its reaching breaking point now. The country is heading for the Abyss. Every country has its rise and fall. I am glad to be living in Europe now . As bad as some things are its not based on greed. We have a welfare system though its abused by many. We dont need to pay 20 k for medical insurance and we dont need to work all day and night to make a living. I lived in the US so I am speaking from experience.

[@baldeagle4710]

super high taxes out there. that wouldn't pass in the US senate.

[@sobeliever1638]

No it is not so expensive in the US. Go to Canada or Australia and stop whining.

[@Nathan-lt6bw]

Lmao try coming to Canada

[@boston312]

best thing i ever did was leave America 10 years ago. Its a very very stressful place to live

[@ronaprescott4007]

Let’s talk about how we can make it thru these times. 1. Pray 2. Move in with family members - LETS WORK TOGETHER 3. Purchase food on sale. 4. Garden. Grow some easy summer veggies. Freeze if you have extra to avoid waste. 5. Carpool. See if you can work from home. 6. Cook at home. 7. Avoid debt. Please add to the list.

[@tamjeanell]

Create your own business...

[@tali259]

Why didn't you find families who are on the brink of homelessness? Or actually homeless? Wth is this?

[@l.o.v.edrive3466]

What struggle? Like oh boo hoo they gotta cut down on frozen waffles and their private tutoring while living in a big beautiful home and driving their nice cars.

[@untouchable360x]

Very nice home for a "struggling" family. They all have apple watches too. I bet you they have at least two cars.

[@monkeyman6469]

maybe they had a very nice home before inflation hit them you know before Biden got into the White house and everting went to 💩

[@73cidalia]

And talking about cutting back on their kids’ activities. We’ve never been able to afford activities for our kids, we live in a 600 square foot fixer upper (family of 6) and only own one car (which I’m grateful to have), but it’s for my husband to get to work, etc. I have to walk and bus.

[@edh3881]

How dare anyone have anything nice except the democrat leaders.

[@andia968]

Probably paid by credit card

[@dantepearl4186]

@Tanya Strieff There were many people like you in '08. They thought they were invincible. By '09 they were crying out for mercy, forgiveness, compassion, debt forbearance, and relief.

[@seanhenry9246]

An in-ground pool and a denali. Poor thing cant put gas in it and get waffles. Maybe down size a bit, especially around the waist line

[@joyfitzgerald9878]

🤭

[@raible9554]

Prices are going up way past inflation and supply line limits.

[@randywalker8960]

Very sad how the state of our country has gone on purpose in a year and a half.

[@micheleboyle3547]

I’m fortunate to not own a car and have the ability to walk to work and walk to the store….

[@breezluize3282]

"That we see true hope and value in our lives no matter what is going on." Yes.

[@sonnybimbo2940]

My dad would dents cans at the supermarket to get them cheaper. The good old days.😂😂

[@minoozolala]

That's basically theft.

[@apalmer5097]

Your dad is a menace, I love it 😂😂😂

[@maxinef6654]

Shameful

[@naudianeels1328]

That's great! God bless your pop...🤣👌🤣👌🤣

[@naudianeels1328]

@@minoozolala Yeah but it's hilarious...😂👏

[@seventhchild7270]

MANY things can be purchased at the dollar tree....pancake/waffles mix, tuna, mayo, bread, rice, beans, bagels, eggs, milk, household items, vitamins, hair products, crafts, So MANY food items...1.25 to 2.00...don't forget farmers markets, etc...

[@jamesnguyen7069]

its 1.25 now... half the stuff there is not worth it... i know many people do it there, but u are shortening your life w can goods and other corn starch stuff

[@seventhchild7270]

@@jamesnguyen7069 she mentioned waffles...she could go there and purchase the pancake or waffle mix ..and as one person commented...prep them!....I was speaking in reference to beans rice, pasta, whole wheat or multi grain bread, ETC. To decrease the food cost..also, I mentioned farmers markets ....it's important to be creative, resourceful, humble, etc...we're headed for a DEPRESSION!...THEY could even plant a garden!......I personally eat a flexible vegetaranian way of eating, etc... NO red meat or pork, sugar, fast food, sugary drinks, etc...cook ALL meals at home...I consume mostly wild caught American salmon, sardines, kale, extra virgin olive oil, brown rice, fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables ( which is also sold at the dollar tree ...instead of canned)

[@jeffw1267]

@@jamesnguyen7069 Sardines for $1.25 are definitely worth the money.

[@jamesnguyen7069]

@@seventhchild7270 most americans work 50+ hours and when they get home theyre not going to cook anything. hence why americans have their waistlines

[@WinterExtra]

Milk is 4.50 a gallon in Oklahoma

[@pinkrose5796]

Forget frozen waffles, buy a mix and make them- cheaper that way! Check for digital coupons on the stores website, see if the store has points for gas( I saved .50 a gallon yesterday) take the kids to the library, take a walk,

[@GS-yb2nj]

How is 50 cents going to affect a 7 dollar climb? Its 10 dollars in cali

[@pinkrose5796]

@@GS-yb2nj Because anything is better than nothing when you're trying to save money. Sorry to hear about your 7.00 gas in Cali (about 4.89 in New Mexico right now)

[@GS-yb2nj]

@@pinkrose5796 youre ok so the fact that people are close to desperate doesnt bother you lol. Why youre so polite and controlled karen, why doesnt anyone think youre a good person though 🤔

[@edh3881]

See a democrat always has answers. Good answers. Let's vote blue so we won't even be able to afford waffle mix but the democrat leaders will still be flying by private jet.

[@dantepearl4186]

Learn to make peanut butter and jelly

[@rosahacketts1668]

She was paying for her toddler to have martial arts - he's only 2 years of age! Oh please!!

[@mariagrant6679]

I have been cutting my kids hair since they were born. I have been picking needs and wants from day 1 going to the grocery. Inflation is real but some of these frugal choices is much needed and some people having to do it for the 1st time bc they are used to wasting money.

[@BFRIZZLE909]

Haha you should see those of us that live in apartments and low income areas. We're slowly drowning even with 2 incomes.

[@michaelellringer5600]

@clot shots And what happened to the oil flow from Venezuela which was stopped under Trump in 2019?

[@michaelellringer5600]

@clot shots Save our oil for when other countries deplete their oil reserves.

[@michaelellringer5600]

@clot shots And if oil were discovered off the coast of Florida near Mar-A-Lago or anywhere along the coastline of Florida? No drilling!

[@michaelellringer5600]

@clot shots Trump should have orchestrated raising gas prices during his term to prepare ourselves for what was to come!

[@michaelellringer5600]

@clot shots To gradually help people overcome their gas guzzler addiction!

[@janice8925]

I have been living this way for 15 years, at least.

[@purplebutterfly7257]

Whatever happened to entertaining/spending quality time with your own children instead of paying other people to entertain your children?

[@gnlilu6972]

This is outrageous! I don't go out. I wonder if it was done on purpose 💭

[@FJBtV-os2pv]

You're correct . The ruling class has screwed the whole world and it's part of their one world dictatorship agenda . Most are too ignorant to understand

[@edh3881]

It is. The democrats think that their leaders are the only ones who should have nice things. They make more of us poor and we have to use their social programs. Then we all belong to them.

[@mishalw210]

@Andrew Cass anglo-saxons?

[@blackrocks8413]

Biden literally campaigned on it. He preached he would impose a green agenda and he said specifically he would raise gas prices. And Trump warned everyone in his speeches. People are clueless

[@elbertmoreno2159]

Staying home can save money...

[@chillaxinn]

All three families need to get rid of their inefficient SUVs and downsize to something more fuel-efficient and stop complaining about cutting family spending.

[@jessicadavid5661]

Downsize their vehicles? How does a trucker do that. Prices go up because gas is up. Gas is up because of Bidens war on fossil fuels......

[@jessicadavid5661]

Buying smaller cars doesn't help the problem, it makes it worse.

[@jmjfanss]

@@jessicadavid5661 plus the poor and middle class can't afford electric vehicles

[@happygilmore5948]

Have you forgotten how expensive used cars are nowadays?

[@robinroupe9940]

They were asked to participate in an interview on the rising cost of goods so I would say they have the right to complain. Otherwise what is the point?

[@Saxxin1]

How could anyone not see this coming? How many people that tried to warn you did you call a racist or conspiracy nut?

[@gunnikr]

They still are. We haven’t had a recession in forever and it’s still not as bad as 2008. This inflation issue was going to happen regardless of who was in power. In case you didn’t know, the ENTIRE world is going through this.

[@RocketRocket-ce3ke]

No one seems to be holding back on the takeaway pizza.

[@jaybartgis5148]

I'm a trucker who just bought a house. I'm away 70 hours a week and it sits empty. I'm in desperate need of a spouse with a good head on her shoulders, but they're harder to find than affordable housing!!!

[@shelly7160]

If you tell a woman that you’re desperate, they definitely would be turned off.

[@shelly7160]

@Tony Alston I’m just saying it’s better to be smooth about it. Act like you’re in love.. not Hey I need a wife so you down?

[@shelly7160]

@Tony Alston the thing is they Don’t want to be alone silly 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@kristinab1078]

Don't bother with dating sites. Get to know people in person. Talk to people in your community when you're running errands and give them a chance to get to know you. Volunteer when you can or join an organization. It can take a while and consistency, but sometimes this is how introductions start. If you have a religious belief, find a nice church congregation (larger may be better). Attend when you can, get to know people, stay on top of activities even when you may not be able to participate. If they podcast their service, listen to those on the road. If it doesn't lead to someone you meet and marry, you'll still grow personally, have a support group, and a few good friends. Many say they can't find a good partner, but I wonder if they hold themselves to the same standards in their personal conduct and private lives (not speaking of you personally - just a general comment)? I know from my friendships there are high-quality, "salt-of-the earth" type women who are looking for the same....you may just be looking in the wrong places.

[@philiptringale7724]

wow you got sucked G, u shuda done a party van with that income, u bought a dumb house

[@brandonknight6575]

Great job Joe, 👏👏👏 👍

[@mathematicaleconomist4943]

Nice sarcasm!

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

@@mathematicaleconomist4943 not sarcasm the truth hurts you 81 million fools that voted for this 😡

[@mathematicaleconomist4943]

@Gerald Poole So you really think Joe Biden is doing a great job (meaning that most presidents with the same circumstances would be enduring even higher inflation, worst job prospects, etc.?). Joe Biden is doing a great job because he minimizing the pain when a generic president wouldn't do nearly as good a job as minimizing the economic/social pain as Joe Biden. That's what you MUST be saying if you are not being sarcastic.

[@bobbimichelle1]

Dang Melissa got a hair cut? That isn't struggle then. No frozen waffles? Oh my!

[@seventhchild7270]

I commented...she can get waffles, pancake mix, ETC from the dollar tree store!

[@shelly7160]

🤣🤣 she doesn’t seem like the brightest crayon in the box

[@MrKongatthegates]

Not just struggling: starving!

[@gerdaleta]

The average billionaire so yes we took a private jet out to the the Caribbean so we can only have the the freshest crab Average American : Pizza Hut is a luxury item

[@Kc-dq7zj]

And it will continue being like that. Too many uneducated, low information people vote against their own interests.

[@jamesnguyen7069]

i like little caesars 5.25 take out

[@edh3881]

I don''t see any democrat leaders going poor. Do you? They fly private jets.

[@mishalw210]

is Pizza Hut popular in USA?

[@ninaaustin2996]

Why is it always a single Black mother. There are plenty of two parent Black households.

[@Richgurlz]

Where?

[@tltinatl]

Yeah, I caught that too 🙄

[@speedy9753]

The rising cost made me go on a diet🤦🏾‍♂️

[@AchillesWrath1]

I noticed the other day that the U.S. dollar is worth .75 cents to the Canadian dollar. I don't ever remember a time in my life where it was flip flopped the other way around like that. It's always been the Canadian dollar was worth about .75 cents to the American dollar.

[@firstlast8258]

Canada has somewhat competent leadership

[@kli9005]

You people (everyone who liked this comment) should take a basic math class to learn arithmetic. Fractions are not your thing. The Can dollar is worth less than the Am dollar.

[@jmcnally647]

Not one interview of a first time home buyer or renter who saw a rate increase of 20% or more? Housing , food and gas are all up significantly, these are basic 101 things. If one of those things is up it's bad but people can budget around it, if everything is up then there is no getting around it :(

[@boston312]

Having kids is a major expense nowadays.

[@theshark84724]

1:40 It costs $30 for a kid’s haircut? Now that’s inflation

[@007florida6]

It’s funny that those chose not to post a black family and gave us a pic of a single black mother.

[@bathombre9739]

Lol that's what it is

[@Richgurlz]

That's the typical black family though. Mostly single mothers, while the dad's run off to create more children that they won't raise. That's very common

[@miaflowers3572]

unfortunately it's the reality in these times. 70% of black households are without father s.

[@tltinatl]

Glad someone else noticed that. SMH

[@bathombre9739]

@@tltinatl and black women also lead in abortions, was this all part of MLK I have a dream speech?

[@NiaMSnow]

She's struggling but she ain't STRUGGLING STRUGGLING like I am! That first lady bring extra

[@bengolfs1]

You would think these are boom times based on the level of freeway traffic and fast food lines. Something's gotta give soon....

[@donaldsexton1305]

She lives in a big house with a swimming pool complaining about inflation. Cry me a river.

[@augustek5382]

they are crying because they cannot keep up with their credit card debt and house payments. 😆

[@Kona_Blue]

The family looks rich with a nice pool

[@jjshoot2425]

It seems like I am seeing even more cars on the road than when gas was $2.00 bucks .. anyone else ????

[@michaelellringer5600]

I almost panic when I see an older Lincoln Navigator, Cadillac Escalade or a GMC Surburban driving down the street. Oh My God!

[@manfredmann2766]

Eating out will severely cut into your discretionary income.

[@mistiblu9133]

I have to work 7 days a week up to ten hrs a day to just survive, I'm not living. Something has to give. I drive for a living and it cost me 60 a day in gas I might make 100.00 to 120 that makes it 40-60 a day after food and what is needed it's over. Some days I do not eat to pay my bills! For many of us the struggle is past real and it's not new!

[@ajcrum3689]

i hope relief comes soon this is terrible . please know you are not alone in this .

[@seventhchild7270]

Misti.Blu........HAVE you tried food banks, don't forget the dollar tree store, lots of food, household items, also have you tried to apply for food stamps?...every little bit helps.

[@Kc-dq7zj]

That's crazy!! I hope things get better for you soon. Hang in there ❤

[@johntravolta2607]

That's something else

[@shelly7160]

Become an stna

[@YG-ly5gq]

Why couldn't they find a whole black family...why we always gotta be the broken home ...is it just me??👀 They could have found a whole black family.. subconscious conditioning/programming

[@prophecyrevelations5653]

😂 because we always got the broken homes

[@karamany9870]

Frozen waffles and Pizza hut? even without this, you're living better than 90%+ of humans on planet earth.

[@bigbue9012]

These problems will seem small when the Colorado river runs out of water.

[@firstlast8258]

You know water falls from the sky sometimes right?

[@maryannrogers8675]

These families are not struggling. The first family has a swimming pool which would be considered a luzury to a truly struggling family. Having food to even eat is more important than eating out at Pizza Hut. I think you could have found better families to report on.

[@RocketRocket-ce3ke]

I wonder what a swimming pool costs to run. The aircon they need in Texas. The vet bills etc

[@christinaaguirre201]

Um, these first two families look like they va are far from struggling

[@jamesgonzales1490]

Apple laptop and a nice pool. That’s a real struggle.

[@noah_am_i]

Kids playing on a tablet, swimming in a backyard pool, and not getting frozen waffles anymore…? LMAO. This is not struggling.