Everyday Costs and Inflation Trends

This living topic explores the trends and impacts of inflation on consumer goods prices, covering a wide range of products and services. The articles delve into detailed statistics and reports on the rising costs of groceries, housing, fuel, and other essentials, while also discussing the economic factors driving these changes. Readers will find insights into how inflation affects everyday expenses, strategies for managing rising costs, and the broader implications for the economy. Additionally, the content provides expert advice on financial planning and investing in an inflationary environment.

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Here are the 10 biggest inflation drivers over the last 12 months

Other categories remain low on an annual basis but spiked last month

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Inflation remains sticky in 2025 with the U.S. inflation rate, as measured by the Consumer Price Index rising 0.5% in January and gaining 3% year-over-year.

Grocery shoppers complain about the cost of food prices but prices of most food items, with the notable exception of eggs, have leveled off in recent months, albeit at far above pre-pandemic levels.

A ConsumerAffairs analysis of the January CPI shows 10 spending categories account for the most pain. We looked for 12-mo...

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