Hi,

I was wondering what everyone's thoughts are on inflation destroying the purchasing power of your wages.

For example,
In Canada, (based on the average rate of inflation from 1914-2009 and monthly inflation source source:Stats Canada) if that average rate of inflation is kept the same ....in 45 years the average monthly income will be less than $500 per month (in Today's $ value).

What is my point? It's this: at some time in the future inflation will make life very hard to live. $500 a month in Canada will only get you a room to yourself and groceries. No car, clothing -anything else. Just basic life support for the average Canadian.

Is there something I'm missing? What is the long term solution to this? Self sufficiency? Ideas/Comments?


-NIM