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It would be useful

Submitted by Scott on October 18, 2007 - 08:59.

if the government provided a tool so that one could personalize their inflation rate.

For example, I live in NYC and I am single, so my inflation rate is obviously different than a family of 5 in surburban Indianapolis, or even a single person with a child and car who lives in NYC.

So, you could check off what your expenses were based on lifestyle...in my case there would be no check for gasoline, but there would be for rent. Then, adjust for location and voila!

Keep the asskicking posts coming, Philip!

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