Now & Future Costs

What do you think inflation will do over the next year? What about the next 10 years? When you see the word “inflation,” do you fall asleep? Panic? Click to the next thing?

It’s with us all the time, but most of us don’t spend a lot of time thinking about it (beyond noticing higher prices). So here’s a way to put it into context: how much will prices increase over the next decade?

Food, housing, gas, college, and health care — they’re all going to cost you more by 2030 because of inflation. Find out why and why some costs will likely rise much faster than others in this month’s Visual Insights Newsletter.

We've Come So Far...

Headlines are looking grim again, so let's pause and take stock. Why are the headlines terrible?

Because the media loves drama. This is not news to you or me or anyone who pays attention. The 24-hour news cycle is there to whip up emotions and keep us glued to the latest "BREAKING NEWS."

So, what’s behind the noise and should we worry?

Before we jump into unpacking the news, let’s take a moment and remind ourselves of how far we’ve come since the pandemic began. You can see it right here in this chart: