Inflation

16 Items That Used to Cost a Quarter — and Now Break the Bank

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

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

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

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

12 Times Inflation Made Everyday Items Shockingly Expensive

Here's how some of the most basic purchases became surprisingly expensive.

13 Grocery Items That Cost Less Than $1 — Not That Long Ago

13 Grocery Items That Cost Less Than $1 — Not That Long Ago

A list of grocery staples that used to cost under a dollar just a few years back.