18 Things That Used to Be Free but Cost a Fortune Today
This list highlights everyday things that were once totally free but now come with a surprising price tag.
Inflation
16 Items That Used to Cost a Quarter — and Now Break the Bank
Once-cheap comforts now come with a premium, showing just how far a quarter no longer goes.
12 Things That Were Affordable in the Past But Out of Reach Today
These rising costs have reshaped how people live, budget, and dream about the future.
13 Times Prices Skyrocketed Overnight in American History
These jaw-dropping price jumps caught Americans off guard and changed how people shopped, traveled, and lived — almost overnight.
20 Common Products That Quietly Shrunk in Size But Not Price
These everyday items look the same but contain a lot less than they used to, without any drop in price.
12 Times Inflation Made Everyday Items Shockingly Expensive
Here's how some of the most basic purchases became surprisingly expensive.