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For years I've looked to ShadowStats for more reliable numbers on the economy (unemployment, inflation, etc). I think his numbers are a little more accurate and more what I have experienced. Detailed reports are subscription based, but some basic indicators are free to the public.

Shadowstats.com

He puts unemployment at about 23.5% right now, almost one quarter.

Inflation he calculates (using how they calculated CPI in 1980) at 8-9%, which my wallet can witness to.