How inflation moves goes from bad to worse: car insurance edition
We’ve all felt inflation bite into our earnings and there’s little indication it will stop in the near term. If anything price hikes are going to accelerate in some areas….
How much inflation costs you each month
As the federal government’s official measure of inflation continue to reach 40-year highs, one obvious question is how that 7.5 percent number translates into the average person’s monthly cash flow….
Inflation begins to dig in
While the Federal Reserve promises it will start taking inflation seriously, likely through a series of interest rate hikes over the year, prices are still going up. And that means…
Wages can’t keep pace with inflation
Among of the biggest losers when inflation starts to rise are workers’ paychecks. Trying to keep wages in line with galloping prices lead to an inflation spiral in the 1970s….
Inflation reaches 40 year high
Data from the Department of Labor shows that inflation reached seven percent in December, the highest reading since 1982 The Labor Department said the consumer-price index—which measures what consumers pay…
The grocery bill is going to keep rising in 2022
Official government measures of inflation have final caught up to what people in the real world have known for years: prices for everyday items have never stopped rising. Where are…
The inflation treadmill is picking up steam
Inflation hurts us all, robbing each dollar of its buying power. Just how much does if effect households’ bottom lines? According to a study from Wharton, more than inflation apologists…
Private inflation gauge shows prices rising faster than government measure
With the government’s measure of inflation now running at 40-years highs, there’s talk about how much the official data may understate the actual price increases people are seeing in the…
No surprise: inflation will be an issue in the 2022 elections
Spiking prices for food, fuel, housing and a lot more have a way of shaking up the political world, and this recent spate of inflation data is no exception. And…
A general strike for Black Friday?
While it’s usually a good idea to take internet calls for action with a grain of salt, some are more interesting, and timely, than others. Consider one that’s bubbling up…
