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Big Eth the Finance Geek Episode #54

October 22, 2025

Ever wonder why your favorite coffee shop keeps raising prices, or why that grocery bill suddenly feels like a luxury purchase? Well, welcome to the world of CPI – the Consumer Price Index. In this video, we’ll break down what CPI is, how it’s calculated, and why it’s more important than knowing how much you can squeeze into your shopping cart.

Think of CPI like a price detective – it tracks the changing cost of goods and services over time, giving you a window into inflation and how it impacts your wallet. It's like tracking your monthly expenses... but on a national scale.

We’ll walk you through the formula for calculating CPI and explain how it measures the price change in a "basket" of goods and services. You’ll also learn how CPI impacts your everyday life (hint: it's the reason your dollar doesn’t go as far as it used to). 

In this video you will learn: 

šŸ‘‰ The formula

šŸ‘‰ How to use CPI

šŸ‘‰ How it impacts you

šŸ‘‰  And more!



Join us for an engaging breakdown of CPI, where you’ll finally understand how that elusive "inflation" number affects you, your budget, and your shopping habits. 

So, if you're ready to become a CPI expert and spot price changes like a pro, hit that play button now! Your financial future will thank you for understanding what’s behind those rising costs.