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In reply to the discussion: Consumers are increasingly pushing back against price increases -- and winning [View all]Johnny2X2X
(21,129 posts)23. On average though
More people are doing better. Doesnt mean everyone is. But real income being higher is an average that means people can afford more than in 2019.
Bidens economy is better than Trumps for the majority of people. Simple as that.
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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