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Inflation Woes Persist: Americans Seek Financial Solutions

9/11/2025

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Inflation concerns persist among Americans, with a reported Consumer Price Index (CPI) of 2.9% in August.
Consumers, including Kasey McBlais from Maine, face rising grocery and home maintenance costs.
A CBS News poll reveals two-thirds of Americans believe prices are still rising.
Economists link some inflation to tariffs from the Trump administration.
Financial advisors recommend dividend stocks or TIPS as strategies to mitigate inflation.

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Story summary

Inflation concerns persist among Americans, with a reported Consumer Price Index (CPI) of 2.9% in August.
Consumers, including Kasey McBlais from Maine, face rising grocery and home maintenance costs.
A CBS News poll reveals two-thirds of Americans believe prices are still rising.
Economists link some inflation to tariffs from the Trump administration.
Financial advisors recommend dividend stocks or TIPS as strategies to mitigate inflation.