I've noticed a gradual decline in our account balances. From food to gas to going out to eat everything is substantially more expensive. It used to be what came in and what went our in any given month was more or less even, now our "cushion" is slowly being drawn down. If this keeps up we may need to tighten the belt.
Not to mention the retirement accounts have gotten crushed. All in six months. A $10,000 gift (student loan forgiveness) will help for a bit, but a dark winter is ahead for many.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/ceos-warn-us-households-burning-184328950.html