#21: The Rising Cost of Living

It’s no secret that the cost of living has been steadily increasing over the years, but it can be particularly frustrating when you’re seeing the effects firsthand in your grocery bill. It’s especially concerning when you’re buying the exact same items every week, yet the total bill keeps climbing higher and higher.

It’s a tough pill to swallow when you realize that your wages aren’t keeping pace with the rising cost of living and that you’re essentially getting poorer for doing nothing differently. The reality is that this problem affects millions of people, and it’s up to policymakers and business leaders to find solutions that address the root causes of inflation.