In 1978 I priced a new 1-ton Ford pickup with large V8 at $7,600. Today that will tip over $35,000. Ratio = 4.6. Gasoline in 1978 cost $0.75/gal in CA. Today it is running over $4.40. Ratio = 5.8+ In 1978, I made $23,000/year. When I retired I was making $74,900. Ratio = 3.25 ....shocking Last year my gross income was Ratio = 0.6
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