It really makes you wonder how long this inflation can continue before people start defaulting on mortgages/car loans and then begin declaring bankruptcy. It would be a bit easier on families if the prices of, at least, the essentials were more reasonable but even groceries prices are out of control. I keep hearing about the "K-shaped" economy and, there's no doubt, we're in one now. The working poor/middle class suffer while the upper classes (who have investments) are making a windfall.