that's due to lingering effect of all the stimulus $ Gov't injected into economy because of COVID shut downs. Many economists say that is wearing off now and there likely won't be more. Also the CPI excludes "volatile" items like energy and food when reporting results. We've always lived within or below our means out of habit and survived recessions going all the way back to the 1980's. It'll get bumpy but pass eventually so just try to hang on while it plays out.Recent reports I’ve seen indicate that consumer spending is still strong, despite inflation/gas prices. So is manufacturing.
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