Defines inflation as the general increase in prices over time and outlines its main drivers—demand outpacing supply, rising production costs, businesses preemptively raising prices, and currency devaluation.

Shows how inflation erodes purchasing power, can outpace wage growth, and makes savings lose value when interest rates trail behind rising prices.

Covers practical tactics—high‑yield savings, expense tracking, automating contributions, and early goal‑oriented saving—to keep your money’s value from slipping away.

Emphasizes using investments (e.g., index funds, Roth IRAs), adjusting major purchase plans for rising costs, and maintaining financial flexibility as prices and personal circumstances change.