inflation

Get The Message (MM #4794)

Consumers are frustrated. For the last couple of years, the cost of everything has skyrocketed. For a while, people kept buying what they needed. But recently, they’ve screamed enough is enough. Fewer people are dining out. Many are even staying away from fast food. Business at grocery stores is slowing down, too. Shoppers have had…

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Chocolate (MM #4770)

In recent years, you have likely noticed that the size of your favorite chocolate bar is shrinking while the price is rising. And it looks like things are about to get worse. There is a significant cocoa shortage worldwide, and prices are beginning to increase. The days of a cheap candy bar are likely gone…

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Insurance Prices (MM #4730)

I’ve never met anyone pleased with insurance prices. Whether you’re looking for auto rates or the cost of a homeowner’s policy, the costs are continually increasing. And those price hikes are only going to get worse. If you’ve had to renew any policies recently, you’ll likely notice that rates have skyrocketed. Many factors come into…

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Graffiti (MM #4073)

I’ve loved graffiti since I first saw it in New York City. For decades, you’d see subway cars covered in paint. But, in the late 80s, the city did its best to make it go away. Recently graffiti has been showing up again on subway cars. And some say the reason it seems to be…

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Inflation (MM #3892)

The economy is on everyone’s mind right now. And where you fall on the political spectrum likely determines who you blame. Inflation is something that we’re going to be dealing with for a while. Some people are surprised that costs are rising, and that fact surprises me…

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