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Millions of Americans are feeling the tangible effects of increased pricing on everything from strawberries to interest rates. In the throes of a global pandemic, inflation has accelerated in recent months prompting Americans to take stock of their day-to-day purchases and pushing the Federal Reserve to reassess their strategy for the new year.  Already in the first few days of this year, the 10-year treasury rate has gapped to an eight-month high and mortgage rates are back to their highest levels since the spring of 2020. What more can we expect from the impact of inflation in the new year?

If you’re like me, shopping post-Covid has resulted in some serious sticker shock. In May, strawberry prices were up almost 27% because Driscoll’s under-estimated demand and told farmers to plant different fruit. Used car prices are up over 26% because of lack of supply.

Recent documentaries, court filings, and news reports have thrust Britney Spears’ long-term conservatorship into the national spotlight.