Inflation

July 13, 2026·AI Tools

How to Fact-Check 'Record High' Headlines With AI (Nominal vs. Real)

Most 'record high' and 'all-time high' numbers in the news are technically true and still misleading: they skip inflation adjustment, lean on a weak base year, or cherry-pick the time window. Here is a 3-step routine using ChatGPT or Claude plus two free official sources, the BLS inflation calculator and FRED, to tell a real record from an artifact.

AI Tools

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Read CPI Data with AI

July 13, 2026·AI Tools

How to Read the CPI Report with AI Before the Headlines Do

The June CPI report drops July 14. Here is how to pull the real numbers and read them with AI in 15 minutes, plus where the AI quietly gets it wrong.

Economy

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What Strong Dollar Costs

July 13, 2026·Economy

Strong Dollar, Explained: What It Means for Your Wallet in 2026

The dollar index hit a 13-month high near 101.8 this summer. A strong dollar sounds abstract, but it quietly reprices your imported groceries, your Amazon cart, and your trip to Europe. Here is where a strong dollar helps you, where it does not, and an AI prompt that turns exchange rates into your own budget numbers.