Tax Day is looming.
Gas prices remain in the stratosphere.
And for most area residents, heating bills have spiraled out of control, leaving many with a shortage of fritter money. The Wehrles, both Caterpillar employees, normally eat out on weekends and enjoy shopping. Now, though, they aren t going to restaurants and shopping trips have been limited. But to meet our savings goals, we ve had to cut a lot of that out. The couple regularly puts money into their savings account, which Wehrle said they ve had to dip into this month just to keep on top of things.