07/09/2026
Your pay went up. So why does it feel like you have less money? 🫠
Because while wages have increased, plenty of the boring everyday stuff has increased even faster.
Milk is obviously just one tiny example, but it’s the stuff you’re buying every week that quietly adds up.
Groceries. Insurance. Utilities. Childcare. Rates. The list goes on.
So if you swear you earn more than you did five years ago but somehow feel like you’ve got less left over... you’re probably not imagining it.
Welcome to the cost of living in 2026. 🙃