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In reply to the discussion: Consumers are increasingly pushing back against price increases -- and winning [View all]Johnny2X2X
(19,666 posts)1. People are actually ahead now
https://home.treasury.gov/news/featured-stories/the-purchasing-power-of-american-households#:~:text=Real%20weekly%20earnings%20for%20the,in%202019%2C%20despite%20higher%20prices.
Incomes have risen higher than prices since before the pandemic.
But I do think there is residual price gouging that people are still dealing with.
Incomes have risen higher than prices since before the pandemic.
But I do think there is residual price gouging that people are still dealing with.
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Consumers are increasingly pushing back against price increases -- and winning [View all]
dalton99a
Feb 2024
OP
Oh, I do most humbly beg your apology for my error. 4/10ths of a percent on, say, 1,000
niyad
Feb 2024
#42
We should worry less about a dollar more on a grocery item. Insurance is what's out of hand!
jimfields33
Feb 2024
#28
A long time ago, a RW relative told me I need to go to Walmart for my prescriptions.
progressoid
Feb 2024
#73
Why is that? I'm in PA and just about to pay over 3,000 bucks to renew our two vehicles, one doesn't even have collision
Dark n Stormy Knight
Feb 2024
#39
+1. Unit price increases across many categories are huge - it is sheer profiteering at this point
dalton99a
Feb 2024
#35
And some here act like everyone got all this extra income in raises, so we are way ahead of inflation
MichMan
Feb 2024
#63
Bummer! So many ways the super wealthy in charge are demanding more and more of our money.
Dark n Stormy Knight
Feb 2024
#41
Definitely not toasted bread! I have to confess, I never quite developed a liking for apple butter,
Dark n Stormy Knight
Feb 2024
#66