I admire your planning which allowed you to manage the various price increases today.
I also admire it because it's a behavior that I also have and seeing that there are those who manage to be far-sighted inspires me to do even better.

Life has become more expensive all over the world it is useless to deny it; those who have made counter-moves today are able to bear the costs, perhaps depriving themselves of something that is not necessary but continuing to lead a dignified life and not just surviving.

I think it is important to create a financial culture, inform yourself and above all plan; plan for the present and for the future.
The way I am made, I always have a plan B and maybe even a C at hand, prudence is never too much and I don't want my family to lack for anything.

Obviously I'm not for waste, for me saving as well as investing are also entertainment and help me to carry on a good standard of living... however, today this is also possible thanks to the sacrifices made in the past and I think the point is also this, many do not want to make the effort and do not realize that yesterday's efforts may be repaid today.

As always, thanks for the food for thought!