inflation in the 3-5% range has been the norm for the last 80 years or so, but Binenflation of 8-9% is not normal and was caused by mismanagement of our economy, mostly by stopping the production of energy and whether you understand it or not, the price of everything we use or buy is dependent on the price of energy. No impact on your life from inflation????????????? Sure prices and values have gone up, that is what inflation is all about, it takes more dollars to buy the same things, you are not better off, you are just passing more dollars through your hands. Wake up, you are living in fantasy world.