If you’ve been saving up for a big purchase like a house or car, inflation may make you feel like the finish line is further away. The car you want may be pricier now than when you started saving. You may notice higher interest rate offers on loans. Even everyday items like groceries and gas prices seem to cost more. Saving money might seem more difficult than before.
There are ways you may win against inflation. Simple efforts like reducing non-essential spending, taking more serious measures to save, and leveraging credit cards to get cash back rewards may help fight the effects of inflation on your life.

How to Combat Inflation
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Last Updated: May 28, 2025
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