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Is Anything Actually Cheaper in 2025? Let's Find Out!

2025/6/19

Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel

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George Camel

Rachel Cruz

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Rachel Cruz: 过去购买音乐需要花费很多钱，例如购买CD或在iTunes上购买单曲。现在，流媒体服务的出现使得我们可以以较低的月费无限畅听音乐，这对于消费者来说是一个巨大的福利。但是，数字化音乐对于艺术家来说可能不是一件好事，因为他们的收入分成减少了。 George Camel: 过去购买CD需要花费很多钱，而且CD中可能只有几首好歌。iTunes的出现使得我们可以购买单曲，这对于消费者来说是一个进步。现在，流媒体服务的出现使得我们可以以较低的月费无限畅听音乐，这对于消费者来说是一个巨大的福利。但是，数字化音乐对于艺术家来说可能不是一件好事，因为他们的收入分成减少了。

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The episode starts by discussing the rising cost of living and inflation. Rachel and George then transition to a discussion of things that are cheaper now than in the past, promising good news and a positive outlook.

Inflation is high.
Nostalgia is linked to a time when things seemed to matter more.
The hosts introduce the topic of items that cost less now than in the past.

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Inflation is real right now . . . but we do have some things going for us. In this episode, Rachel and George reveal which things are cheaper now than they used to be, plus which purchases you can make that hold their value.

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