Following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, gas prices, grocery bills and mortgage rates have all climbed

The US-Israel war against Iran has sent shockwaves through global markets, leaving many Americans grappling with a growing financial squeeze on everyday living costs.

Following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran – prompting retaliatory attacks on US allies in the region and Iran’s decision to close the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime passage – costs have surged across the US. Gas prices, in particular, have spiked sharply, with the national average rising by roughly 30% over the past month. Grocery bills, mortgage rates and fertilizer costs have also climbed.

Now, many Americans are being forced to reassess their finances and cut back drastically on basic necessities such as food, clothing and electricity.

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      First step is just to outlive Trump. You want to live long enough to see that worthless piece of shit in the ground. It shouldn’t take too long. Then pick the next piece of shit to outlive. Spite is useful.

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        I’m not making enough money to cover my mortgage. My industry is using AI as a reason to not rehire. I got professional certifications to switch industries, but nobody is hiring for jobs that can cover my expenses. Unless something happens soon I’m not going to make it.

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          You and I are in the same damn boat. I’m sorry internet friend, I wish this timeline wasn’t so fucking stupid.

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      You’ll make it through. It will be hard, and you will make decisions you never thought you’d have to, in ways you never imagined you would.

      The survival instinct is strong. Theres a “code of the sea” for a reason.