These forecasts are for the non-seasonally adjusted series only, however, it is important to keep in mind that the Case-Shiller indices include foreclosure re-sales.

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Papadimitriou illustrates it with a chart overlaying an exponential growth line to an inflation adjusted-GDP series from 1967 to today.

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That is why most people pay attention to the seasonally adjusted number, as this data series is extremely noisy.

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Its shares are near a split-adjusted five-year low after a series of embarrassments.

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There are investments like TIPS and Series I savings bonds that are adjusted for inflation but few people can live off their low yields.

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Series I Savings Bonds are currently yielding 1.76% and the interest rate is adjusted every six months for inflation.

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