I’ve noticed the same with trailers. A year ago you couldn’t get an enclosed trailer within a 2 state area. Now lots are full of them. Of course the lack of trailers coincided with U-Haul charging $800 to rent a tow trailer, lol.
The time will come. Not really looking for luxury goods anymore, just padding out supplies.
There are a few of us old timer's who have made the transition (3 times or more) from Upper Middle Class down to being a member of the "Poor's".... After a while, it's not as traumatic. In fact, it becomes an entertaining game of "Challenge".
LOL, yeah I'm not shopping for jet-skis and toys - I need an 5th Wheel, a 35hp tractor, shipping container, chainsaw(s), etc..
Like sitting in a tree stand on a beautiful Wednesday afternoon while the slaves are working in the coal mines and having that big old trophy buck amble down the path eating some acorns. Patience, he will be there... Just like clock work.
www.businessinsider.com They will just rent for life, with the cost of rent rising with inflation and home values, while their pay stagnates.The people who are being "priced out" of the housing market will become desperate as the year progresses....
Millions of homebuyers in America have been priced out since the start of the year — economists say it's likely to get worse
Rising mortgage rates are locking out homebuyers in America alongside low supply and the rise of all-cash and investment purchases.
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This is exactly what I stated more than a month ago. We are using our inventory and not replenishing it. When items start to become scarce they will do do quickly and add lost without warning (seemingly). Then everyone will move to the secondary (alternate) item and it will happen again. Those ships stacked up in China are a huge issue that is only adding to the problem. As is the fertilizer shortage.... It's stressing an important point: So far, US consumers are still spending freely, but much of that appears down to ubiquitously higher prices rather than increased consumption. Even though Americans still have pent-up savings from the lockdown days of the pandemic, inflation levels not seen in 40 years don't exactly make people go on extravagant shopping sprees. Eventually, this reality will catch up with US economic growth, which needs healthy consumer spending.
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Everyone (From the miners bring out the minerals, to the farmer turning dirt, to the food processing giants to the trucking industry, etc) are using up their spare parts, spare fuel, spare seeds, spare boots and spare tires... I have participated in this stretching of resources myself, more than once. Those terms said jokengly like "don't spend it all at one place" .. or ... ".. last one, make it last" will soon be said seriously. Don't start pulling out of your stores thinking you can replace those items. You might not be able to due to price or shortages. Conserve
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America's pandemic recovery has slowed to a crawl
Investors are gearing up for a week of big ticket economic data, including a first look at economic growth between January and March and more inflation numbers.www.cnn.com
Some of the local farmers offer a "Feed Bag" program. For a fee you are given a large cloth bag. The bag can be filled once a week at the farmers market or at the actual farm that has a cooler and seasonal produce. Not cheap but it gives the vegan's a sure deal without going to the grocery store. I'm not a vegan but I get a bag and share with some of the less fortunate folks I know.
I have followed that news for quite a while..... Some sensationalism, some facts but above all a "warning" to get ready for a bumpy ride. It is the entire food chain from disappearing crop land to plant based food..... Figure out what you like to eat and get stocked up and plant it in your garden. I'm getting onion, garlic and carrots started at this time. Staples.
18 in the last 6 months???? Thats seems impossible without foul play involved???
two were hit by airplanes. Like Tucker said, not to start a conspiracy theory, but the coincidences are uncanny.
wtvbam.com You are fortunate to have a partner that will work with you.... Still cool here. Working on getting any grass out of my boxes before planting. Canning meat frequently...
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www.marketwatch.com that would imply you have gas to drive your truck (aka expendable income)Words of wisdom - Get out of debt, immediately. Start doing without. Money in the bank is still "Money in the Bank". When you drive into a thunderstorm, do you roll up the windows on your truck ?
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Stock market investors should understand that the Federal Reserve won't ride to their rescue this year given the outlook for inflation.
The 'Fed put' is gone for now, top Wall Street strategist says
Stock market investors should understand that the Federal Reserve won't ride to their rescue this year given the outlook for inflation.
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www.reuters.com I like 'reservation of all rights' ; keeps you from getting fk'd when insurance companies writes 'paid in full on a check'; . You just put that on the back under your signatureHearing it much more often, still not one of my favorite terms.... force majeure
Exxon declares force majeure on Russian Sakhalin-1 operations
Exxon Mobil Corp said on Wednesday its Russian unit Exxon Neftegas Ltd has declared force majeure for its Sakhalin-1 operations due to sanctions on Russia that have made it increasingly difficult to ship crude to customers.
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