A: It's almost impossible trying to keep up with the (high) (cost) of living.

B: It's true. Things are so expensive (nowadays) that it's very difficult to make ends meet.

A: You know, even with Lucie's salary, our (combined) (income) is hardly enough to pay all the bills.

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