Virginia Focus - Economic Analysis

If it feels like everything is getting more expensive, you're not imagining it. From grocery stores and gas stations to airfare and family vacations, a new analysis finds Americans are paying significantly more for many of the staples that define daily life. Let's chat with Angela Hanks, Chief of Policy Programs at the Century Foundation, we'll break down what's driving those higher costs, why inflation continues to outpace wage growth for many workers, and what economists say it could mean for household budgets in the months ahead.