Prices are sky-high. My investments have lost a lot of their value. Why?

It all started in early 2020 with the pandemic. Jobs were lost, government expenses went up. We have recovered some but things are still a real mess.

And the pandemic isn’t over. The Squad was informed today that because of a huge surge in cases, we must re-mask. I’m willing. I don’t want to catch Covid. I’ve been protective of myself and after being so careful, I’m not willing to risk catching it. So I’ll mask as long as necessary.

I wish I could blame someone, but I can’t. Trump didn’t help the situation by hesitating to respond but I realize it would have hit us no matter who was in charge.

Here in Sun City Center, the cost of renting has gone up for businesses and several have closed: the bulk food place, the German restaurant, Fiore’s Restaurant, and now Tuesday Morning, a novelty store.

Because of hurricanes and an apartment building collapsing, insurance has risen by about 40% for everyone. My HOA fees have been impacted.

They tell us that our places are worth 40% more so it’ll all even out, but I don’t want to sell so the increase in value only costs me more in taxes. My condo owners fees have gone up over $64 a month

My finances are a mess!!

Shoppers complain about the cost of meat, eggs and milk. Restaurants have raised their prices.

I hope life returns to the successes we felt before. My million $$ in reserve may not last like I’d expected.