Think of the Pandemic as a Warm Up
China's lockdown of Shanghai and much of the surrounding area is having a detrimental affect on the supply chain as goods are not being produced or shipped.
Deflation and Inflation at the Same Time
Can we really have inflation and deflation at the same time? Yes, especially when in a recession. Look for deals and snap them up.
Gas, Grain and Cat Food
We are seeing some positive news as gas prices steady and grain prices drop. Does this mean the crisis is behind us?
Trucking During Inflation and High Diesel Prices
If the high cost of diesel is keeping trucks off the road, I could not tell on a recent road trip. Truck traffic remains high.
Life as we know it Grinds to a Halt
The supply chain is a vast interconnected system. When one component fails, everything can grind to a halt.
The Economy is Careening out of Control
The problem this country face is that the people who are supposed to be in charge of the economy don’t know what they are doing..
Five Inflation Lessons we can Learn from Inflation the 1970s
The U.S. suffered through a decade of rising inflation and stagflation more than 40 years ago. What can we learn from those bad times?
How Often do you Stop and Think, “Wow, that’s Expensive”
Sometimes when I say that out loud at a store, it leads to a conversation with a stranger equally outraged at the rising prices.
Diesel is Suddenly our Achilles Heel
Without diesel fuel, trucks, ships, trains, tractors, and heavy equipment all fall silent. As a shortage looms, commerce may grind to a halt.
Making Tough Choices and Sacrifices as Inflation Soars
As inflation rises, you are going to have to make some sacrifices. Decide now what you can give up and what you cannot live without so you can prepare.
