63 sats \ 6 replies \ @BitcoinIsTheFuture OP 27 Mar \ parent \ on: CPI is broken econ
Great idea I think that makes a lot of sense! Thank do out grocery shopping and my wife is shocked when she has to run in and grab something
One important thing, if you're going to do this test, is that you can't change your habits based on price.
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In practice that makes it hard, but you’re right if you do a true test!
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I guess you don't actually need to keep the same consumption bundle, but you need to get the prices for the stuff you bought in the first month.
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Yeah, I noticed grocery expenses went up drastically, but (for me) that adjustment is moderated quite a lot by shelter due to a low fixed rate mortgage. I can imagine the numbers would be much more volatile if renting or with an adjustable rate mortgage.
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Same we refinanced twice during COVID and got 2.25% on a 15 year. Sorry you guys can blame me for inflation as the Bitcoin rabbit hole taught me they just make up that money they loaned me…
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Not to mention that Ice Cream is now considered a super food!
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