Would GEN Z survive the 2010 economy? | ZFS 87
About this episode
Zachary Foust discusses the real impact of inflation on Gen Z by comparing prices of everyday items from 2010 to today.
Send us Fan Mail The government says cumulative inflation since 2010 is 52.72%. I think that number is a lie and I have the receipts. I spent time building out what I am calling the Real Inflation Tracker. I took real items that real 25 to 34 year olds buy every single week and I looked at what they cost in 2010 versus what they cost today. A McDonald's meal that was $5.29 in 2010 is now $16.79. That is not 52%. That is over 200%. A pack of bacon, ground beef, dish soap, car insurance, health...
More episodes of The Zach Foust Show
- Headlines good? Reality bad? | ZFS 91
- What Made Housing so EXPENSIVE? | ZFS 90
- House Bill Breakdown and Inflation Update | ZFS 89
- Are they selling America for parts? | ZFS 88
- How much have prices REALLY gone up? | ZFS 86
- Iran or Epstein? | ZFS 85
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the The Zach Foust Show podcast page.