What to know about the main causes of inflation

To ensure that your money is keeping pace with inflation, consider saving and investing your money when possible. You can also talk to your employer about cost of living adjustments over time.
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Inflation is the rising cost of goods and services over time.
A change in inflation is caused by a number of factors, such as increases in the cost of production or spikes in demand.
Inflation is measured on a monthly basis using the Consumer Price Index.
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