Happy Wednesday! In this week's Big I Buzz we're discussing a new Trusted Choice campaign, what to expect when traveling this Thanksgiving and US consumer inflation. 

Choose Local Trusted Choice Campaign

As you know, independent insurance agents not only serve their community and local businesses, but are local, small businesses themselves. Encourage your community to remember their local Trusted Choice Independent Insurance Agents when shopping local. Agents are encouraged to use this campaign year-round. You can visit the Trusted Choice website to request customized print ads and social media posts! Currently, agents can access ads and graphics and request a window cling on the Trusted Choice website here. 

What to Expect When Traveling This Thanksgiving

A new report from AAA finds that 2021 Thanksgiving travel is expected to return to pre-pandemic levels despite high gas prices. More than 53.4 million people are expected to travel, 48.3 million of those traveling by automobile. However, if you're one of the 4.2 million Americans expected to take flight for the holiday, these are the Thanksgiving foods you can bring through TSA. 

According to Next Vacay, most food can be carried through a TSA checkpoint. These items are safe to bring in your carry-on to eat mid-flight or when you get where you're going: 

• baked goods

• meats

• stuffing

• casseroles

• mac & cheese

• fresh veggies & fruit

• candy

• spices

These foods will need to be checked and unpacked later upon arrival: 

• cranberry sauce

• gravy

• alcohol

• canned fruit or veggies

• preserves, jams and jellies

• maple syrup.

Additionally, you'll have to leave the turkey carving knives behind or other sharp tools, as those won't clear security. Instead, make room in your checked luggage for these serving items and your favorite gravy.Read the AAA travel predictions here. 

America's Prices Are Surging More Than They Have in 30 Years

If you've been to the grocery store lately, you've probably noticed higher prices on everything from fresh herbs to meats. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that there is no end in sight for these higher prices, as the US consumer price inflation surged even higher again in October. According to WKOW, "Over the past 12 months, prices climbed 6.2% -- the biggest increase since November 1990. The overall price index rose 0.9% in October alone, adjusted for seasonal swings, significantly more than the 0.6% economists had predicted and overshadowing the somewhat more tepid 0.4% increase from September. Read more here. 

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