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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It seems that the cost of everything is increasing every day. There are many reasons for these price hikes. Manufacturing, shipping, and labor costs are part of the reason. But many of today’s price hikes are driven by something else. And few are willing to admit this…
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Rising costs are something that each of us faces on a regular basis. And like many people I get very upset when my car insurance rates go up. But recently I found out that my driving record doesn’t really matter that much…
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You don’t have to have teenagers to know that the cost of college continues to rise. But recently there has been a lot of talk about how we can erase student debt. And while forgiving student loans may be one answer, it makes me wonder…
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I’m sure you’ve noticed this over the last few years but more and more products are shrinking in size while the price remains the same. It’s one deceptive way of cutting costs on their end. But have you noticed lately that they’re raising prizes and cutting product sizes all at the same time?
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