Money, Birthday and Relatable: Gimme a break

Gimme a break

By Anonymous - 18/07/2025 20:00 - United States

Today, it's been two years since my dad died on my birthday. Last year I was able to be out of the US on the day thanks to rewards points, because I don't want to be around my normal boring routine the day of. This year I could have made it if my car's repair cost less than $600. Turns out it's going to cost $1000. FML

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Taurus_ChicKa 36

Saturday 19 July 2025 19:48

You can thank Trump for that because of all the tariffs, which are causing parts to skyrocket in price, therefore companies have to charge more to break even.

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Taurus_ChicKa 36

Saturday 19 July 2025 19:48

You can thank Trump for that because of all the tariffs, which are causing parts to skyrocket in price, therefore companies have to charge more to break even.