To summarize, raisin bran is one of the worst items to talk about when it comes to money. Heck, all cereal is not a good economic indicator because everyone has different tastes even in the brands and makes of cereal. And that is just among the cereal eaters as some of us can't go without eggs, ham, and bacon while others need that omelet, toast, and coffee.

On that note, here is the list of prices for Raisin Bran at one store in Bismarck, North Dakota.

• Kellogg's Regular size box: $5.79
• Kellogg's Family size box: $5.99
• Store Brand Regular: $3.99
• Store Brand Family Size: $4.99
• Post Raisin Bran: $4.49 (Similar to the Kellogg's and Store Brand regular boxes)

In other words, you are saving 50 cents if you buy the Post branded cereal compared to the Store Brand's family size, but it is the opposite if I buy the store brand's regular size compared to the Post brand. The Kellogg's regular box costs $1.80 more than the store brand's regular box.

The bottom line is that we need to look at the generic grocery bill, which is something Brandon refuses to acknowledge because it is bad. Plus, the way inflation is roaring, it is going to get worse.