This is my attitude towards inflation—fwiw.
I take it and measure it personally.
How much are my costs going up each year?
Those are easily trackable and are different for each person.
National statistics or any other analysis is irrelevant to me.
I just turned 62 and my first SS payment comes in December. I’m taking it now because I can’t stand the thought of something happening that would let the government keep what I’ve contributed. They’ve taken enough already.