Earlier this week, I found this infographic about how much the value of small change has, well, changed in the last century.

It usually gets people riled – although someone needs to point out that salaries have moved with inflation as well. It’s not like the people who rent five-bedroom houses still get paid $20 per month…

For more on this issue of inflation and purchasing power, check out “How Teens Can Become Millionaires”.

And Happy Wednesday.

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