inflation

Americans have accumulated hundreds of billions of dollars in personal loan debt, especially over the last few years with the inflation crisis, and it appears that Mainers are feeling the hit more than most.

Some things are necessities and you have to buy it - like gas. But you have to cut back somewhere.

Due to inflation, the cost of buying your true love all of the gifts for "The 12 Days of Christmas" is going to be a bit higher than last year, but not by much.

We have come a long way. I remember when I used to be able to buy a soda for $.89. Today they're $1.89. When I was in high school (he said in his best 'in my day' old man voice) gas was just over $1.00 a gallon. Add inflation, supply and demand, and a struggling economy in the mix and prices are ridiculous.