South Florida residents changing habits in effort to save money during housing crisis

Financial experts suggest looking closely at expenses to cut costs

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — With the price of rent skyrocketing and affordable housing hard to find right now, South Florida and Treasure Coast residents are cutting back and finding creative ways to save money.

“I had to postpone a vacation. You go to a hotel anymore, it costs you an arm and a leg,” resident Mike Stuck said.

“If we spent $100 a month ago, we are spending $200 today,” resident Bruce Stiller said.

Residents across the region are cutting back.

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