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How Service Shrinkflation Makes Your Dollar Stretch Less
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how inflation isn't just about higher prices—it's also about getting less for the same money. They focus on a specific, under-discussed form of shrinkflation: service quality cuts. From airlines reducing legroom and charging for bags, to streaming services adding ads to previously ad-free tiers, to banks eliminating free checking accounts and reducing branch hours, businesses are quietly reducing the value of what you pay for. Lucas ties this to a recent Bureau of Labor Statistics note on quality adjustment in CPI, and Luna shares a personal…
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