Let me break this down for you: as we approach the holiday shopping season, what's on everyone's mind? Not the cheer or the festivities, but how much it will cost to put toys under the tree.

The Biden-era policies, which include excessive government spending and a lack of coherent supply chain management, are hitting consumers hard. They've been telling us that inflation is "transitory," but I have been watching this for years, and you don't need me to tell you it's anything but temporary.

Now, as we look at the numbers, there’s always a buried figure in these reports, something nobody talks about on CNN. It's not about the headline inflation rate; it's what that number means for your grocery bill and how much less money is left over after you pay rent.

The real story: families are struggling to find the items they need for the holidays, all while prices are climbing higher than a hot air balloon in November. It’s not just about whether things will be more expensive; it's about whether basic goods like toys and food will even be available when you go shopping.

And who benefits from this? Not you or me. The beneficiaries here are the same folks who were raking in profits under previous administrations, too – Wall Street and big corporations with stock prices that soar while small businesses struggle to keep their doors open.

Nobody is going to tell you this on CNN because, well, let's be honest: they don't want to rock the boat. But I’m here to say it loud and clear for those of us who have been watching this happen year after year.

So what can we do? Protect ourselves, protect our families. Keep an eye out for those buried numbers in reports; understand that inflation is hitting harder than anyone wants to admit. And remember, the holiday season isn't just about giving and receiving—it's also a time to be vigilant against policies that are more harmful than helpful.

So here’s what you need to know: if you want your holiday shopping season to still have some cheer in it this year, you're going to have to dig deeper into the real story behind those rising prices and shortages. It's not pretty, but it’s the truth.