Every day, we’re bombarded with the narrative that inflation is under control, that we’ve triumphed over it. Congratulations, right? Supposedly, we’re headed for a soft landing. But let’s be real, that narrative doesn’t add up. Look around you \u2013 prices are soaring, and there’s no sign of relief. The budget that once covered a week’s worth of family meals now barely stretches to half the groceries it used to. The inflation story they’re selling you? It’s time to dig deeper.<\/p>\n
CHAPTERS: <\/strong><\/p>\n 0:00 Inflation Is Not Under Control SOURCES: <\/strong><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/opub\/btn\/volume-12\/measuring-shrinkflation-and-its-impact-on-inflation.htm<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/cpi\/<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.clevelandfed.org\/indicators-and-data\/median-cpi<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/fred.stlouisfed.org\/series\/CPILFESL<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2023\/11\/14\/cpi-inflation-report-october-2023.html<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/dereksaul\/2023\/11\/14\/core-inflation-falls-to-lowest-level-since-october-2021\/?sh=59e3c5de4975<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/georgecalhoun\/2023\/09\/18\/the-flawed-cpi-the-fallacy-of-year-over-year-inflation-reporting\/?sh=3cae65b4194d<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/cpi\/additional-resources\/historical-changes.htm<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/cpi\/data.htm<\/a><\/p>\n https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2022\/05\/24\/technology\/inflation-measure-cpi-accuracy.html<\/a>\u00a0(graph of rent replacing housing costs)<\/p>\n
\n1:46 The Information Is Manipulated
\n3:31 Narrative vs Reality
\n7:05 Where Are We With Inflation
\n8:25 Protect Yourself<\/p>\n