For most consumers, 8% of the dollars in your pocket are gone. It means you have less money now than you did a year ago. > I have all the dollars in my pocket

For most consumers, 8% of the dollars in your pocket are gone. It means you have less money now than you did a year ago. > I have all the dollars in my pocket OK, you must be talking physical paper? > I could possibly buy more goods Most consumers are currently hurting from inflation.