Tips. 1  Buffing too much might make your nails weaker so be careful. 2  Apply a new layer of cuticle oil whenever it has been buffed off. 3  Never buff with file (the coarsest side). 4  Nails should stay shiny for approximately 1 to 2 weeks.
DEFINITION of 'Consumer Price Index-CPI'. A measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food and medical care. The CPI is calculated by taking price changes for each item in the predetermined basket of goods and averaging them; the goods are weighted according to their importance.
A consumer facing inflation that occurs at the rate of 10% per year will able to buy 10% less goods at the end of the year if his or her income stays the same. Inflation can also be defined as a decline in the real purchasing power of the applicable currency. Consumer Price Index (CPI). The CPI represents prices paid by consumers (or households). Prices for a basket of goods are compiled for a certain base period. Price data for the same basket of goods is then collected on a monthly basis. This data is used to compare the prices for a particular month with the prices from a different time period.