Lasereth

It affects me mentally but it doesn't affect me financially as much as you'd think.

I think increasing gas prices are a problem but I think in general the problem is overstated (financially).

I fill up once a week, so it takes me about $160 a month on gas. So basically from the good-ole gas prices to now I've lost about $100 a month. $100 a month isn't enough to affect me financially because I made it my goal in life to make a reasonable amount of money.

I hate when people complain about gas prices and coast everywhere and suck the last drop out of the pump and do all these tricks to get better gas mileage and then eat out 10 times a week. Guess what, if you didn't eat out for 2 days you would save the entire difference of the new gas prices.

I also hate when people drive 5 miles in the opposite direction to get gas for 1-2 cents cheaper. I don't care what anyone says, you're losing money doing that.

I also hate when people make fun of my car because it takes 93 premium gas instead of 87. Sorry but if the $3 a tank difference between 87 and 93 gas is a big deal to you then you need financial planning advice from a pro.

So yes, the -$100 sucks every month but it's not nearly as big of a deal as everyone says it is (I'm referring to people who drive the same length as I do per week, not the 100 mile per day commuters).