A father and son recently travelled on BC Ferries and got into a real pickle after buying one of those famously overpriced burgers. What looked like a simple food purchase quickly turned into a classic case of “Pickle Inflation.” To some, this is pure #Cheapskate energy. To others, it’s a lesson in #NickAndDiming, #Hindsight, and why even your food line item deserves a second look in the budget. Because in this economy, apparently you need an emergency pickle fund… or at least $2.19 + tax sitting in reserve. Here’s a financial planner’s lyrical roast of the story: “Pickle and Dime’in” A funny reminder that inflation doesn’t always hit the big things first… sometimes it sneaks in one cucumber slice at a time. Drop your thoughts, roasts, and best pickle jokes in the comments below. Would YOU pay extra, or is this where the budget burger battle begins? #PickleInflation #EmergencyFund #Budgeting #BCFerries #FoodPrices #Inflation #MoneyTalk #Moolavie #PickleAndDimein