How is inflation affecting you?

[nOOky]

It definitely tastes a bit more sour than what you get from the store, which takes a little bit of getting used to. And it is slightly thinner, since I don't add any gelatin or corn based thickeners, nor do I add powdered milk products up front like many manufacturers. I do often add strawberry or blueberry pieces. Today I poured about 11 ounces of yogurt in a bowl with a couple of packets of oatmeal with apple bits and nut pieces. It was actually pretty good.

I would definitely add whey powder to mine if I try to make it, and some fresh fruit. Kind of a homemade Greek yogurt.

 

[jpiniero]

Maybe this is more of a PSA, but Target is getting pretty bad about not updating prices. Course part of this is because they are raising prices often cuz inflation.

Might want to use the scanner to confirm what the price would be.

 

[GunsMadeAmericaFree]

Maybe this is more of a PSA, but Target is getting pretty bad about not updating prices. Course part of this is because they are raising prices often cuz inflation.

Might want to use the scanner to confirm what the price would be.

This is why I wish we lived in a state where they REQUIRE a price tag on each individual unit. I hate finding items moved on the shelf that LOOK like they should be the price of what it shows on the shelf tag in front of it. Then I get up front with a rounded price in my head, only to have things ring up differently. Then I double check the receipt, go back and look at the shelf, only to find that somebody put the items behind the wrong tag. Even worse is no shelf price tag at all.

Some states require a price tag on each individual unit, which means you always know what price it is by looking at the item itself. And they HAVE to honor the price sticker on the item, too - they can't just say, "Oh, the price has gone up since then." They have to cover up the old price with a new sticker if they want to charge you a higher price.

Wish it was done in all states this way. My wife won't buy sandwiches in a deli close to downtown, because they don't have prices posted. She is convinced that they may just jack up the price they ask if they want, and she hates that they won't post or give her a sheet with the prices on it.

 

[Captante]

In Connecticut a merchant is required by law to honor a posted price ... and unlike some larger states although it's likely to take awhile, a filed legit complaint will often have expensive repercussions.

Unfortunately the law does not apply to "pricing errors" in most cases.

 

[utahraptor]

I just quit purchasing goods and services that I considered luxuries. I only treat myself to fast food every 1 or 2 weeks and actual restraurants are out of the question. Even the cheap tall boys I used to get for 99 cents are now creeping up most places, but thankfully one store still has that price. I think the real number for inflation is 60% for the last couple years based anything I have actually bought and even more for energy.

 

[jpiniero]

In Connecticut a merchant is required by law to honor a posted price ... and unlike some larger states although it's likely to take awhile, a filed legit complaint will often have expensive repercussions.

Unfortunately the law does not apply to "pricing errors" in most cases.

The SCO attendant did in this case change the price for me without even going to check to see for himself that the label had not been updated.

 

[repoman0]

I-bond rate down to 4.3% starting May 1. I have like $50k in them to decide when to cash in and move to higher yielding accounts / investments. The three month interest loss makes it worth holding them until at least August.

 

[Kaido]

Dunno what's in the bags, but other than the eggs, the rest is junk food the food that makes life worth living.

FTFY!

 

[jpiniero]

Because my 2010 Elantra broke down, and repairing it could be super expensive... I took a look at car prices. OMG used car prices are still very garbage. New isn't great but it's a helluva lot better deal.

I am hopeful it won't come to that and I'll get at least another year or two after fixing it... especially since I don't drive all that much as long I remain WFH.

 

[Dr. Detroit]

Because my 2010 Elantra broke down, and repairing it could be super expensive...

Just buy a $23K Corolla LE or $25K Hybrid LE and enjoy it for the next 15+yrs with low maintenance costs.

Zero sense in buying someones used car with tire, brake, alignment, filth, questionable maintenance history, and other issues in this current market.

With car manufacturers exiting the compact and subcompact markets and moving upscale in the past 3yrs, used cars will still command a premium years from now as available inventory continues to shrink.

 

[jpiniero]

Just buy a $23K Corolla LE or $25K Hybrid LE and enjoy it for the next 15+yrs with low maintenance costs.

That or the Civic is an option.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Car prices in general are through the roof. I hope I can make my truck last for at least another 5-10 years, I at least need to make it last until the house is paid off. Once it's paid off then I'll have a bit more breathing room and I can start saving for another vehicle, probably still used though.

 

[snoopy7548]

Car prices in general are through the roof. I hope I can make my truck last for at least another 5-10 years, I at least need to make it last until the house is paid off. Once it's paid off then I'll have a bit more breathing room and I can start saving for another vehicle, probably still used though.

Would you be interested in a 2010 Elantra?

 

[Red Squirrel]

Would you be interested in a 2010 Elantra?

Not in the market now, but if I was that's probably around what I'd be looking at. I prefer a truck but realistically with the price of vehicles and gas my next vehicle will probably be a car/small suv and I'll just make sure it can tow.

 

[Dr. Detroit]

That or the Civic is an option.

The Civic can still be had with the ancient 2.0L non turbo, so yeah, both should have low running costs and be dead reliable for 15yrs.

 

[[DHT]Osiris]

Car prices in general are through the roof. I hope I can make my truck last for at least another 5-10 years, I at least need to make it last until the house is paid off. Once it's paid off then I'll have a bit more breathing room and I can start saving for another vehicle, probably still used though.

I bought an 07 tundra for 14k about 3 years ago, had someone a few months ago offer me 20k for it. Car prices be bonkers right now.

 

[brianmanahan]

i was planning to get rid of my honda fit a couple years ago. it'll probably hit 200k miles in the next year or two, and it feels cramped.

but honestly since the whole EV transition is full of unknowns, i'll probably keep driving it until the wheels fall off

provided by back and arm can handle it

 

[Captante]

The advantage Honda as a brand has over Toyota is that most of them are a lot more "entertaining" (or at least less boring!) to drive, having owned several of both.

However Toyota still has the edge on literally every other car brand on earth in terms of never ever breaking down. (per every single car mag/website AND Consumer Reports)

 

[Captante]

I bought an 07 tundra for 14k about 3 years ago, had someone a few months ago offer me 20k for it. Car prices be bonkers right now.

Any pickup/van will maintain its value better than a car in the same shape with similar miles. Buddy of mine just sold a beat to crap rusty Dodge Durango pickup with 147k for $4400 cash. (I nearly fell over)



A Toyota truck (and actually most of their vehicles!) with no body-damage and properly maintained will drive EXACTLY the same 10 years after you buy it as it did brand-new and will maintain value well.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Vehicles rust too fast here so they don't tend to keep their value, but it depends if your a buyer or a seller... if you're a buyer then everyone is asking too much, but if you're a seller, you're never going to get what you want for it or what everyone else is asking. At least that seems to be the rule lol.

 

[brianmanahan]

i think mr fox was my favorite character in all of adventure time lol

(ok no actually it was BMO)

 

[Lost_in_the_HTTP]

Grocery store Wednesday:





Recently acquired a 1998 Tahoe in far above average condition. 190K miles which is below average 'per year'. Body in excellent condition, typical door dings, but very few. No rust anywhere, all panels intact, all glass intact, seats in good shape. Some minor annoyances like a dropping headliner (now replaced), A/C doesn't work which I rarely use anyways. Mechanical inspection of all major systems, no problems found. Runs smooth, shifts smooth. Not a single drop of anything on the garage floor in the last few weeks. Several options, though a couple of them that I probably wouldn't use don't seem to work. Cruise control for one. Tires are a bit old, but in good shape.

Paid $4,000

 

[ondma]

Any pickup/van will maintain its value better than a car in the same shape with similar miles. Buddy of mine just sold a beat to crap rusty Dodge Durango pickup with 147k for $4400 cash. (I nearly fell over)



A Toyota truck (and actually most of their vehicles!) with no body-damage and properly maintained will drive EXACTLY the same 10 years after you buy it as it did brand-new and will maintain value well.

I wouldnt say "exactly" the same, unless you replace the shocks/struts and suspension bushings. They will deteriorate over time.

 

[Captante]

I wouldnt say "exactly" the same, unless you replace the shocks/struts and suspension bushings. They will deteriorate over time.

All part of being "properly maintained" .... but agreed.

Having said that, Toyota apparently has a patent on the "indestructium alloy" they use to make their vehicles.

 

[Ajay]

Computer stuffs. CPU prices are normal, fans and cases are more expensive than expected. Managed to find $20 off the case I wanted, but settled for different fans than I wanted because of high prices and/or long delays for shipment. Not a big deal, just saying.

Oh, RAM and NVMe drives are super cheap due to market saturation.