Oud-comptroller: kosten leven 106% gestegen sinds 2001, officiële inflatie toont dit niet

A former U.S. comptroller reports that the cost of living in America has increased 106% since 2001, significantly outpacing the government's official inflation measure of 77%. According to data from the Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity, the gap between official statistics and actual household expenses reveals why many Americans feel financially squeezed despite reported economic growth. The discrepancy stems from how traditional inflation measures track diverse goods and services, while working families' budgets are dominated by essentials like housing, healthcare, and