On Oct 12, 3:19*pm, "JonquilJan" > wrote:
> "Dimitri" > wrote in message
>
> ...
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> > Yes I'll bet retired people are in fact studying this issue.
>
> > Lets see I'm sure the following commodities are lower in price this year
> > than last:
>
> > Electricity
>
> National Grid set to raise rates.
>
> > Natural Gas
>
> Not available where I live.
>
> > Phone service
>
> Will stay the same.
>
> > Internet
>
> Will stay the same (I have dial up)
>
> > Cable/Satellite TV
>
> Unknown
>
> > Movies
>
> Haven't seen one in years - too expensive.
>
> > Popcorn
>
> Buy in bulk - price about the same (and have a decent amount stored)
>
> > Medications
>
> Big problem - every time I get a refill, price is more.
>
> > Fresh vegetables
>
> Again - prices going up - go to the 'excess' rack for lower costs
>
> > Meat
>
> Eat very little - get protein from soy foods - TVP, tofu, some cheese.
>
> > Canned goods
>
> Get on sale and with coupons but mostly cook from scratch.
>
> > Milk, Eggs, butter, cheese.
>
> No milk (lactose) eggs watch when they are on sale and get enough for a few
> weeks, butter - use sparingly and get on sale, cheese use coupons and when
> on sale.
>
> > Auto/home owners' Insurance.
>
> Auto only - lowest legally possible - home not insurable.
>
> > Etc, Etc, Etc
> > Co-Pay for doctors visits with Medicare Advantage
>
> Big issue right now as have cataract surgery.
>
> > Medicare supplemental Ins.
>
> Can't afford.
>
>
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> > No? *Then WTF is the government talking about?
>
> > Dimitri
>
> Wish I knew Dimitri. *I am 71, disabled, and still working (from home on my
> computer) *I get Social Security and I WILL get a raise - not COLA but
> because Soc Sec is based on total wages - and my total keeps getting bigger
> as long as I continue working. *Medical expenses are my biggest concern -
> and home maintainence - which is a bigger problem.
>
So many home builders are out of work that you can get home repairs
cheaper than a few years ago.
>
> Jan

--Bryan