Spoiler alert: The key to beating inflation? Luck. Inflation rates have skyrocketed, and the government reports that overall consumer spending increased by 1.8% in January. Food costs have jumped 10% since last year, and energy costs 8.7%, while overall inflation is at 6.4% according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Wages have increased 5% on average—but is that actually enough to get by? Read Full Story