The rate of inflation has gotten slightly higher than earlier in the year, but still under 3%.  The smaller increase this year is most likely a result of the tariffs.  PCE was last estimated to be 2.8 with food and energy.  PCE excluding food and energy is estimated to be 2.9.  This rate is close to where inflation was at the beginning of the 2025.  CPI was announced January 13 th 2026 and was 2.7% year over year.  CPI excluding food and energy was 2.6% year over year.  These rates of...

When Butch got cancer last year, among other things, this meant putting together a special diet for him and taking extra care of him. ...

Butch’s first name was Rolo.  He certainly lived up to this name in terms of how much he loved adventures, exploring new places via car...