Comments on: Our Ever Decreasing Purchasing Power

By: MoneyEnergy

MoneyEnergy — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 06:58:38 +0000

Interesting to compare with today – do you think the food prices have continued to go up, in this temporary era of so-called deflation?

Personally I think deflation has only occurred on big-ticket items like gas, cars, homes, etc. Food prices are definitely still up in the Chicago area.

But there’s more real inflation on the way as soon as markets kick back in again – watch out! Get out of long-term U.S. Treasuries before the bubble pops.

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By: Bodybuilding supplements

Bodybuilding supplements — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:55:35 +0000

Now is a good time to save as we are going to see great deals in a deflationary spend. But it won’t last forever. Eventually hyperinflation is going to set in once all this money the fed prints up gets into circulation. Then hard assets and lots of debt will be advantage since you can pay off long term debt with inflated dollars.

By: John

John — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:28:45 +0000

June – Yes the packaging on many items seems to get larger, while the product inside seems to shrink. Potato Chips come to mind. I hate opening a new bag, only to find it half empty!

By: June Campbell from Scrapping by Design

June Campbell from Scrapping by Design — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:30:43 +0000

It seems to me that not only are the sizes of items getting smaller, but the packaging they come in is getting larger. It’s like everybody loses (except the manufacturer), including the environment.

By: John

John — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:34:02 +0000

Here I am…

By: jeflin

jeflin — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:02:39 +0000

Decreasing the size or portions of products is more subtle than jacking up the prices. Unfortunately, some retailers who luv profiteering do both… yikes.

By: Tracey

Tracey — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:41:12 +0000

Thanks for the information! Actually seeing the lists on paper, makes me re-think how we live. Now is the time to enjoy the simple things in life, instead of just buying stuff!

By: Blake

Blake — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:49:57 +0000

John! Where’d you go?!

By: James

James — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:54:45 +0000

Excellent post of yours.

I’ve been noticing for years the deflation of goods and hence the inflation of prices. You end up buying more of everything and so pay more.

I shop in bulk for staple ingredients but only so much that it doesn’t go off whilst in storage.

I avoid processed foods as the processing adds to the cost.

I eat self-prepared, wholesome, tasty food and get by on about $2.50 a day.

In the back garden I grow vegetables so they are fresh and can be picked just when they need to be eaten so there is no waste.

The food crisis is not just a problem for the 3rd world. It is going to affect us all. Better to start changing now than have to make a huge change in the future.

James.
http://the-goodlife.blogspot.com

By: Mattheosis

Mattheosis — Sun, 03 Aug 2008 06:21:28 +0000

I definitely agree! when it comes to profit, or even winning out your competitors, sometimes business ethics take a flying leap. Good article awareness for all. You noticed that with ice cream too . . .