how do you handle the cost of living going up

i'm on benefits, a fixed income which is not very much and when i go grocery shopping i feel it, as i can't afford a lot of things i want now, i usually spend about £80 on groceries and the rest of my money goes on bills, which take nearly all my money..

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beckyromero · 36-40, F

A combination of raising rent on my tenants, raising my consultant fees, eating out less at more expensive restaurants (I like to cook anyway), cutting back a little on a trip or two during the year, taking more time shopping for the best deals.