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To: metmom; 4everontheRight; 4Liberty; 5thGenTexan; 45semi; 101stAirborneVet; 300winmag; ...
Prepper ping - Food cost is somewhat declining; interest and mortgage rates remain high
Avoid needless debt and have cash 'in reserve' for emergency conditions (recommend 1-3 month$$ ) as manufacturing and retail sales continue cut-backs, and are in decline

(from the article):" Inflation continued its steady descent in April, standing at 4.9%, and the overall food index remained unchanged for the month.
Some food groups finally saw some decreases, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) Consumer Price Index (CPI), released May 10."

"Consumer Price Index: Inflation Slows to 4.9% as Food Prices Finally Begin to Fall "

"This latest set of data will be welcomed news to consumers, as groceries take out a big chunk of paychecks every month.
Indeed, almost half of Americans (48%) said their grocery costs are eating up most of their monthly budget,
even before utility bills (38%) and credit card debt (37%),
according to a survey conducted by OnePoll and UserTesting and reported by Talker."

(My Comment): As noted by many of the posted comments, mortgage payments make up the largest cost for a family
Mortgage interest rates are high, and there is no immediate relief in sight .
If you don't need to move, stay where you are , or look for more affordable housing; relocation at this time is not advised.
Defaults in leased vehicles continues, thus increasing the potential for "dealing" future used cars this Fall.

24 posted on 05/17/2023 10:36:29 AM PDT by Tilted Irish Kilt
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” Consumer Price Index: Inflation Slows to 4.9% as Food Prices Finally Begin to Fall “

I thought inflation calculations didn’t include anything we actually used, like food or gas?


57 posted on 05/17/2023 1:15:36 PM PDT by CottonBall (Dems are so confident that they can steal another election that they’re letting Biden run again.)
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T.I. Kilt Thanks! (Off to the garden to string up the tomatoes!)


58 posted on 05/17/2023 1:15:40 PM PDT by Pete from Shawnee Mission ( )
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T.I. Kilt Thanks! (Off to the garden to string up the tomatoes!)


59 posted on 05/17/2023 1:20:27 PM PDT by Pete from Shawnee Mission ( )
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This is a great place for me to ask;

What's the best way to can venison burger?

I canned 7 qts yesterday for the first time boiling/cook w/seasoning, drain fat and oil, pack tight in qt jar with tsp of accent on top, pour hot water to 1" below top and pressure cook @ 15 lbs for 90 minutes.

65 posted on 05/18/2023 5:50:43 AM PDT by knarf (I say things that are true . . . I have no proof, but they're true.)
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