), you may have noticed that a lot of stuff—and not just groceries—have skyrocketed in price since the pandemic. In fact, Trader Joe’s gives the wages of its Chicago employees, and here they are:Average Trader Joe’s Crew Member hourly pay in Chicago is approximately $17.79, which is 36% above the national average. I won’t be going to that store any more, and I presume that the Medici didn’t hike all the employees’ wages 50%. I haven’t bought a new or used car in years; I’m happy with my 2000 Honda Civic that I keep upgraded by installing stuff as it wears out. But the reports on the news about the hikes in prices of both new and used cars are scary.

Source: New York Times August 07, 2023 21:15 UTC