62 This is a great visual of what nonsense the CPI is. New car prices supposedly basically unchanged from 1995 until early 2021, now spiking. CPI is not just some math geeks' model, it's become an exceedingly misleading and dangerous tool. (media.kotakuinaction2.win) posted 2 years ago by NotAGlowy 2 years ago by NotAGlowy +63 / -1 11 comments download share 11 comments share download save hide report block hide replies
My father bought a new car for 6 months of his salary, and a house for 2 years of his salary.
I can buy a new car for 2 years of my salary, and a house for 10 years of it.