Inflation Is Slowing, But Prices Are Still Sky-High Let’s get this straight: just because inflation slowed to 2.7% in December doesn’t mean your cost of living improved, especially when Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows cumulative consumer prices are up over 20% since 2020. Inflation Prices Still High is the reality for households facing elevated food, energy, and housing costs that never reset lower—no matter how much officials celebrate a slowing rate. Inflation is compounding. A “lower” inflation rate just means prices are still climbing—just a little slower. Since 2020, we've had double-digit cumulative inflation. That money is gone, and wages aren’t keeping up. Food prices are up 0.7% just last month, and energy costs climbed too. That hits every…
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