In this video, we explore the shrinking middle class and its connection to the rising cost of living, including the impact of government spending and national debt. By comparing data from 1971, 2019, ...

Purchasing power refers to the amount of goods and services a person or entity can buy with a given amount of money. It fluctuates over time due to inflation, deflation and changes in income ...

“I believe because of this $100 trillion in unfunded entitlement liabilities that the U.S. dollar will lose 75% of its purchasing power over 10 years,” he says, pointing to the 1970s as ...

Purchasing power parity: $17,115,000,000 Foreign exchange and gold reserves: $1,574,000,000 Military defense budget: $148,100,000 – #136 out of 145 External debt ...

Primerica Household Budget Index™ - In September 2024, the average purchasing power for middle-income families was 102.7%, up from 102.1% in August 2024.