COST OF LIVING

	1950	1970	1990	2009	DIFFERENCE	% INCREASE
BREAD/loaf	$0.12	$0.25	$0.70	$2.39	$2.27	1891.61%
LARGE EGGS/dz	$0.49	$0.59	$1.00	$2.89	$2.40	498.80%
MILK/gallon	$0.82	$1.35	$2.78	$3.80	$2.98	363.41%
GROUND BEEF/lb	$0.30	$0.70	$0.89	$2.39	$2.09	696.67%
GAS/gallon	$0.18	$0.36	$1.34	$3.25	$3.07	1705.56%
NEW CAR/avg	$1,510.00	$3,450.00	$16,950.00	$26,500.00	$24,990.00	1654.97%
WAGES/avg	$3,210.00	$9,400.00	$28,960.00	$35,438.00	$32,228.00	1003.99%

Many people today are facing foreclosure on their homes. Others are struggling to just keep food on the table. Everyone feels the crunch that the economy has put on us. The items listed above are just a few items we need everyday. Three of the six items have a larger percentage increase than our wages. No wonder why it’s getting increasingly difficult to pay our bills.

However, we can battle inflation. How? Many of us have cut back on items not necessary to sustain life, such as, cable tv, high priced toys, fast food and travel. We have adjusted our thermostats and put on a sweater. Making purchases with cash instead of credit has made us more careful with spending habits.

How can Campbell’s Stoves help? Our wood and pellet stoves can keep your home warm. Come on in to our showroom in Butler, MO., and see the Mt. Vernon AE in action. Our trained sales staff will suggest a stove that will fit your unique needs.  If you have difficulty in getting around, we can come to you with our mobile unit. To help with the cash flow problem we have integrated a new layaway plan, see the post below for more information.