Feeling the Pinch: 10 Items With Outrageous Price Hikes

There has been a significant hike in the prices of commodities, especially after the Covid pandemic. Economies are suffering all around. This rise is undoubtedly compromising the quality of the products. There is a long list of such products, but a few of them are given below:

1. Rent

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Rented home is one of the popular sources of getting safe shelters. But there has been a hike in the rent of the houses in many regions. As mentioned by an individual, rents are constantly climbing while wages are stable. Moreover, the quality of the rented homes is suffering a lot. Often, maintenance is a headache for renters and landlords, but still, quality is suffering.

2. Health Care

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Considered one of the needs of humanity, it has been observed that there has been some compromise on its quality. Another point discussed by a user is that healthcare services are getting worse while more expensive, but technology and treatments are constantly improving. Many hospitals face terrible situations by underpaying their staff, which is one of the primary reasons why there is no quality health care anymore.

3. Education

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“Education is the key to success” is a famous quote that is quoted occasionally. But this “key” is becoming expensive day by day. As added by another user, the fees of colleges and universities have doubled 4x within seven years. Moreover, there needs to be more resources in the educational institutes, which impedes an interactive learning experience.

4. Cable Television

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One of the famous and favorite sources of recreational activities, cable television, got an unexpected strike from this inflationary trend. As quoted by one of the users, this cheap source showed entertaining and informative serials, for which we used to wait for the whole week. But now, there are more commercials, channels upon channels of nonsense, with a ridiculous increase in monthly bills. No quality with skyrocketed prices.

5. Restaurant Servings

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A hub that serves diverse cuisine, restaurants cater to different tastes and moods. However, a downfall in their preferences is being noticed by many people. One of the food lovers mentioned that their servings are now small, low quality, with insane prices. They focus on adding more dishes to their menu, but the quality is suffering, and prices are shooting. That's why many of the food lovers are quitting restaurant dining.

6. Housing

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Owning a shelter is a dream of every person. But this dream is looking to be a “Hard reach” as the prices of buying a house are rising across the globe. Highlighted by a user that the prices of homes are growing with a mere wage increase. It's becoming tough to run the cycle of living, and owning a home seems like an unreachable dream. Moreover, the quality being used in the construction of houses is so bad that a strong wind might knock them down.

7. Newspapers

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One of the vital sources of information, newspapers lack quality and high prices too. Although there is a decreasing trend in reading the newspaper, it is still used as a source to confirm many floating news. Brought to the table by a newspaper reader, most newspapers are adding 50% advertisements and 50% information with 25% bias at a 100% increase in their prices. Such a ratio composition is hitting hard to its status and importance in our daily lives.

8. Insurances

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A safety net from the unexpected events of the future, there have been drastic changes in insurance policies across countries and states. A commenter further demonstrated the point by pointing out the fact that every state and country has insurance policies. The dramatic differences in their costs and the recent price hike with the reduction in their coverage are ridiculous, upon which there is a profound silence. 

9. Appliances

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Daily life gadgets have witnessed a massive revolution in the past years. Technology has strengthened its role. But still, obsolesce among them is often. One of the users raises the point by saying that his recent gadgets have obsoleted in no time while his 30-year-old gadgets are still in his use. The new devices are doubled in price with a promise of rapid obsolescence. 

10. Aerial Commute

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Considered a hassle-free commute, many individuals opt for aerial travel due to its advantages. However, many travelers are worried because of increases in the prices of this commute. As emphasized by a traveler, the prices of airplane tickets are rising with the compromise on the servings and services by the crew. The planes are scrapped, but the administration of the airlines gives 0 concentration. Moreover, the “overweight” policy is merely a “tactic to earn more.” The recent increase in the overweight limit has faced much backlash.

Most Dangerous Cities in the U.S.

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Crime is at an all-time high in the United States, and people are fleeing the most dangerous cities in favor of safer places. Here are the top 10 most dangerous cities in the United States today.

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“Watch Your Wallet” 10 Tourist Traps Everyone Inevitably Experiences

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When it comes to traveling, every city has its charms and its traps. However, some cities are more known for their tourist traps than others. In a popular thread on a social media platform, travelers were asked which cities they believed to be the biggest tourist traps. Here are the top 10 cities that made the list.

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The United States is home to some of the world's most stunning natural landscapes, from towering mountain ranges to breathtaking coastlines. When asked where the most beautiful place in the United States is, users on an AskReddit thread had no shortage of stunning locations to share. Here are ten of the most popular responses:

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When it comes to travel trailers, there are a lot of different brands on the market. This article will discuss 10 of the best travel trailer brands on the market today. We will describe the features of each brand and give our top pick for the best product. So whether you need space for two people or the whole family, we have you covered.

States People Are Leaving (And Where They're Going)

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It's no secret that people are moving around the United States a lot lately. Ever since the rapid increase in housing prices and the rapid decrease of employment since the pandemic, people have been searching for more affordable places to go.  So where are all these people going? Let's take a look at some of the states that are losing the most people and where they are ending up.

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