I’d just like to keep what I earn, taxes are ridiculous.

Companies are, and always have been greedy, that’s the point of their existence. They didn’t decide one day to become greedy. They will always maximize profits, always. You should more blame inflation than anything, it’s by far more damaging to your spending power and savings than anything else.

That’ll happen as long as people keep buying them.

Like many others here, travel. I would also like to get into gardening and become a better cook.