Inflation is growing and this can be seen due to higher prices in fuel and food. The consumer is just getting back on their feet from the recession. The consumer is expected to spend to keep this country running and yet they are getting taxed more. Salaries need to rise to offset higher prices and higher taxes. Either way the government still gets their money and it allows the consumer to actaully breath. What do you think? Hopefully everyone learned their lesson and have stopped using credit cards as much. 58% of the Friday the 13th have been up over the years.