I definitely agree that inflation is worth talking about, and it'd be best to convey this information to those in power-who have the best ability to change things. It's a lot more difficult to pay for the things we need to live than it used to be for our parents, though I know the exact worth of a dollar has changed a lot over the years so that it is difficult to know how much the actual value of something has changed. I liked the example you pulled from Home Alone, though I would've liked to see the new total for that amount since you referenced it. Would've been nice to compare the numbers.