Rising prices - Wow!

Trade said:

Sticker shock: Car prices top $50K for first time in US, Kelley Blue Book says​


https://finance.yahoo.com/news/stic...me-in-us-kelley-blue-book-says-142036091.html
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According to Google AI the average price of a new vehicle in 1974 was approximately $4,441.

I entered the workforce in 1974 and was making $7,500.00/year.

All things considered, it’s easier for me to buy a new car today than it was back then.

Pay attention to the news but don’t buy into the panicky hype just continue to make good choices and do what feels right for you and your situation.
 

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HazyDavey said:
You betcha, a box of Cheerios, $9.49

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Thanks for the reply's on my post but I thought I better say that I didn't buy the Cheerios for $9.49. I did just stand there looking at it for a bit, muttered something, then walked away. I can usually find something more reasonable, like the store brand selling the same thing.
Nope, I won't drink the Kool-Aid or buy the Cheerios..
 
Knight said:
Meal planning & cooking at home so prices haven't impacted us very much.

All major food stores are within a 4 mile loop of driving, so going where the bargains are isn't costly. Tomorrow @ Smith's a 10 to 18 lb. butterball turkey $00.97lb. several meals by breaking it down & cooking what is planned. Albersons while out shopping sirloin pork chops $00.97 a lb. will buy at least 5 lb. & vacumm seal those for future meals. Albersons 8 ounce block or bag of shredded cheese $1.67.Turkey parmesan comes to mind as a future meal. Albertsons 12 eggs $1.97. Flan, cheese cake, home made pasta, gnocchi, ham & eggs, egg salad just a few uses. Best will be baby back spare ribs $2.99 lb. Still warm here so sons will be over for BBQ'ed ribs.
Might even go to La Bonita Spanish super market to pick up Hass large avocados 2/for $1.00
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I shop like you do, Knight and always check the sale circulars before shopping.

In driving distance I'm within 6 miles of Costco, Aldi, Trader Joe, a large specialty produce store with great prices, a large Korean market, and a Walmart. I order some items online from WM and do free pickups.

So while my groceries have increased some (notably coffee), it hasn't been dramatic we don't eat meat and consume relatively little dairy.

The prices of everything eles is skyrocketing. As I said in my original post, 6 hot dog meals set me back $166. Seriously? Can't see a return trip there. My car is due for routine maintenance. No idea want that's going to cost, but for sure it will be pricier than a year ago. If it weren't still under warranty, I wouldn't be taking it to the dealership, that's for sure.
 

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