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MSE News: Cost of living still falling for many

This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story:

"The cost of living continued to fall for some in the year to July but annual inflation figures remained steady during the month, according to official figures released today.

The Retail Prices Index (RPI), which measures inflation over the previous 12 months including mortgage costs ..."


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  • Harry_Powell
    Harry_Powell Posts: 2,089 Forumite
    Falling for those with mortgages anyway. My rent has been static for the last couple of years but everything else seems to be increasing, especially my train fare to work.
    "I can hear you whisperin', children, so I know you're down there. I can feel myself gettin' awful mad. I'm out of patience, children. I'm coming to find you now." - Harry Powell, Night of the Hunter, 1955.
  • Thrugelmir
    Thrugelmir Posts: 89,546 Forumite
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    Falling for those with mortgages anyway.

    on variable rates.
  • System
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    I'm on a fixed but my cost of living dropped when I remortgaged, same applies to many I'm sure, not just those on variable.
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  • SingleSue
    SingleSue Posts: 11,718 Forumite
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    My cost has living has not decreased but then I think, as others do, that those with certain types of mortgages will have seen a decrease.

    Can't wait for the children to go back to school, my shopping bill has gone through the roof!
    We made it! All three boys have graduated, it's been hard work but it shows there is a possibility of a chance of normal (ish) life after a diagnosis (or two) of ASD. It's not been the easiest route but I am so glad I ignored everything and everyone and did my own therapies with them.
    Eldests' EDS diagnosis 4.5.10, mine 13.1.11 eekk - now having fun and games as a wheelchair user.
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