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The Unsung Inflation Hedge in Your Grocery Bill
Episode 21 of Inflation and Your Money with Fexingo dives into a surprising inflation hedge hiding in plain sight: the shrinking package. When prices rise quietly through 'shrinkflation' and 'skimpflation,' the official CPI can miss the true cost of living. Lucas and Luna break down how Pringles cans lost 17% of chips since 2021, why a jar of Folgers coffee now holds 11.3 ounces instead of 12, and what these downsized items mean for your purchasing power. Using April 2026 CPI data (332.4) and a 2.39% breakeven rate, they explain why the government's numbers may…
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