For the past 29 years, inflation has increased dramatically. This infographic from Future Advisor breaks down the costs of then, now and in another 27 years.
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If inflation grows at the rate it did the past 29 years, medical expenses will quadruple again by the time it's 2040. This graphic designed from Future Advisor shows projected costs in 2040 based on statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Could it be that inflation is in the best interest of the government? People are pushed in to higher tax brackets while their purchasing power remains the same. Inflation allows the government to deal with debt that was folishly acquired (3 More..
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