INFLATION AT A 40 YEAR HIGH
Inflation raises prices, lowering your purchasing power.
1980
1990
2000
2001
2010
GAS
Price per gallon
$0.65
$1.15
$1.56
$2.84
$3.75
FOOD
Spend more, eat less
$20
$36.74
$46.58
$60.96
$83.39
HOME
Costs of homes increase over time
$63,700
$123,900
$163,200
$222,900
$329,000
