Inflation Ate My Paycheck 9: How to Beat Insane Gas Prices 109

A couple of years ago, we were all flush with cash-how times have changed. I just paid $6.30 a gallon to fill up my tank in San Diego.

Life as we knew it is gone. It's time to understand the new world order and adjust to its demands.

What does it want? It wants you to spend 110% of your paycheck on taxes and consumption. "You will own nothing and like it."

There is a silver lining. You'll be fine if you can make a budget and stick to it. If you add additional income streams, you'll be better than fine.

So the ball is in your court. If you want to pretend things will go back to normal-have fun. I'm going into my cave and preparing for winter. I'm not coming out until I am rich. Good Luck!