With the stock market doing well and low unemployment levels,  why is the general public’s attitude about the economy downbeat? My guess is inflation and shrinkflation (another word for inflation). Inflation: Some of my recent experiences on this included a trip to Trader Joe’s.  Three items of note struck me: In another store, a container… Read more

Welcome to Numbercrunch-UnravelingMathsEverydayInfluence.com where we embark on a captivating journey through the labyrinth of digits, decimals, and dollar signs—the very fabric that weaves our daily existence. Numbers are not just abstract concepts, they shape our world and influence our decisions. Let’s explore their everyday impact together. As an engineer, I’ve been trained to see numbers… Read more

A friend recently had to get a medication filled.  Even though he has an excellent health insurance plan, the prescription was not covered. At the local CVS and Walgreens pharmacies, the price quotes were generally in the $650 range—a lot of money. He pleaded his case to the insurance company but to no avail. Then,… Read more