If you could take a shopping trip back in time with a bag full of dollars, you could return considerably richer than you are in today’s terms.
U.S. Colleges’ Mind-Blowing Cost Of Tuition
One of the givens in American society is college being very expensive. If my words don’t do this justice, just take a look at today’s infographic.
The Cost Of Living Increase Over 60 Years
You might have heard someone from an older generation talk about how cheap things were when they were younger. Compared to now, this is very true. Over the past 60 years, the cost of living has been on a steady incline due to many factors. From the cost of a tank of gas, to a pint of beer, everything one could purchase has increased in price.
My, How Things Change…Or Maybe Not?
Seriously? A girl’s bike for ten dollars? You have got to be kidding me. It’s crazy how things have changed. I mean, what happened? Inflation happened. A consumer society happened. Prices raised higher and higher – all in the interest of capitalism.
This Is How Far One Hundred Dollars Will Go In Each State
How much is $100 worth to you? If you’re 8 years old and get $10 from your grandma on your birthday, $100 dollars would probably seem like winning the lottery. On the other hand, if you have three kids, $100 is nice, but it won’t change your life. Everyone values money differently, and where you live also determines how far a dollar goes.
