More adults are ordering from McDonald's kids menu. Blame inflation
McDonald’s kids menu has become a surprising go-to for adults. In 2024, adults ordered 28% more kids’ meals than they did in ...
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How Much Does It Cost to Raise a Child?
Kids aren't cheap. That's the consensus among ... That assumes the child was born to a middle-income, married couple. When adjusted for inflation, the number jumps to $312,202 as of March 2024 ...
Inflation is heating up again, putting pressure on Trump to cool it on tariffs
The consumer price index rose by 0.5% in January, meaning Americans are now paying 3% more on items than they were 12 months ...
Inflation rose in January as prices for groceries and housing picked up
Inflation heated up more than expected in January, as prices for groceries, housing and energy all rose for Americans in ...
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Inflation Calculator: See How Much Inflation Is Costing You
While inflation has cooled since 2022, the CPI rose 2.9% from Dec. 2023 to Dec. 2024. Not all prices rise at the same rate – some sectors of the economy are seeing minimal inflation or even ...
Inflation expectations pop to highest level in a year
Consumer expectations for inflation popped to their highest levels in more than a year, threatening to become unanchored on the heels of strong economic performance in recent months. Inflation ...