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Two bags of fresh groceries

Germans to See Food Costs Soar up to 50 Percent

Food prices are shooting upwards in German grocery stores. How long before it reaches the rest of Europe and the U.S.?
Nothing heats like wood!

How to Beat High Heat Costs and Fuel Shortages

Thanks to Joe Biden and Vladimir Putin, it's going to be even more expensive to heat your house next year. Act now to keep your costs down.
$100 bill burning

Will Inflation and Demand Destruction Destroy our Economy?

Inflation, stagflation, and hyperinflation can lead to demand destruction, recession and depression. Are you ready for years of economic woe?
Inflation is soaring. Image based on an image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

Inflation Right in Front of Our Eyes

Prices are rising so fast that I can see the difference from one shopping trip to the next. How long before we seen them jump day to day?
A picture of gasoline selling for $4.19

How High is Your Personal Rate of Inflation?

You can see inflation on the sign at the gas station. You can feel it when you shop for groceries. Chances are, everything you buy is going up.
Canned goods from Sam's Club

Inflation Continues its Drive Upwards

The government reported that inflation is rising, but true number is more than double what they said. Hope you stocked up before the latest round of price icreases.
money getting vacuumed up

Inflation Sucks… the Money from Your Wallet

Government reports show inflation was up 7 percent in 2021, the most since 1982. What they don't tell you is tThe true rate is probably twice that.
the day after a riot

Will Inflation Result in Riots in the U.S.?

The rising costs of food and fuel seem to ignite protests and riots that can topple a government. What are the chances that will happen here?
An empty soup shelf from May 2020

The Dangers of Running out of Stuff

Will the world as we know it come crashing down because of supply chain shortages? It's certainly possible as shortages may persist for years.
Canned goods from Sam's Club

Inflation on my Recent Sam’s Club Visit Hits 15 Percent

Inflation has hit food prices at Sam's Club, driving up items we buy between 6 and 35 percent for an average price increase of 15 percent.