Consumer Inflation reported today shows prices to retail customers are up 1.7% over this time last year, just a tick less that expectations.  Two items that pulled the number up from flat-line were out-of-pocket medical expenses, rising 2.6%, and rent, which rose 4.0% from last summer.  If you know someone who is renting, do them a favor & tell them that interest rates are less than their last rent increase.

Have a terrific weekend!