Well, if we’re going to get govt spending, better that it’s for infrastructure and investment rather than just giving people money to spend on stupid goods from China.
There’s inflation, but I’m not seeing an overall 8% increase for purchases. But I’m fortunate that my housing costs are relatively fixed.
Based on my spreadsheet and 20 years of spending data, I’m pace for the same spending level as 2018/2019. (if I were to normalize probably would add 3% from 2019 – think I go out to eat a little less now).