Cost-of-Living Guide (2009) Since 1913, the value of the dollar has fallen dramatically – according to the most recent statistics, by over 95 percent. No matter what the politicians and monetary authorities say, the buying power of the dollar continues to decrease. Our Cost-of-Living Guide 2009, as seen in the Wall Street Journal, breaks down changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) by select items, including college tuition, grocery items, and energy costs. Our guide provides you with the data needed to discover what this change means to you and your budget. Dollar values from past years can be converted to 2008 values and vice versa. By AIER Research Staff
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