Bronx Voice  October 15, 2025 Follow @x NEW YORK - If it feels like your money isn’t stretching as far as it used to, you’re not imagining things. Groceries cost more, rent keeps climbing, and even that morning coffee seems to have gotten pricier. That’s inflation at work — the slow (and sometimes not-so-slow) rise in prices that quietly eats away at your purchasing power. We’ve all felt the pinch lately. Whether you’re trying to keep your family budget on track, save for a big goal, or just make ends meet, inflation can make it feel like you’re swimming against the current. The good news? You don’t have to just ride it out and hope for the best. There are smart, practical steps you can take right now to protect your finances and stay ahead of rising costs. In this article, we’ll walk through five simple but powerful strategies to help you deal with inflation — from a...