I always hated when my parents talked about “the good ole days.”
Let’s take a step back in time to the year 1950 and remember what things cost at that time:
- Gallon of Milk: $0.82
- Gallon of Gas: $0.20
- Loaf of Bread: $0.14
- Postage Stamp: $0.03
My Highlight:
- Sirloin Steak: $0.77 per pound
According to the US Commerce Department and US Census:
1950 average car cost: $1,510
1950 median home price: $7,354
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If you want to help your family or grandkids with college, check this out.
In 1950, the cost for the University of Pennsylvania was $740 for room, board, and books.
Today… well, it’s “a bit” more expensive.
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Put simply, if your retirement lasts longer than two dozen years (the average life expectancy for a 60-year-old), you will likely see the cost of today’s lifestyle DOUBLE during that period of time.
Think what that means for your children and grandchildren.
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