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Why prices are rising, and how we're coping

Tammy Kremer (left) and Hayley Currier are friends who bought a home together. With housing prices on the rise, some people are purchasing homes with people other than romantic partners. Via Hayley Currier and Getty Images/Emily Bogle/NPR hide caption

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CO-BUYING HOMES

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Housing prices have increased 56% since February 2020, according to the National Association of Realtors. Getty Images/Emily Bogle/NPR hide caption

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Housing prices are causing some people to have smaller families than they planned

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Food prices rose 3.2% in the last 12 months, outpacing overall inflation. Fifty-three percent of the people surveyed by The Associated Press and NORC this summer said rising grocery prices are a significant source of stress. Getty Images/Emily Bogle/NPR hide caption

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How rising grocery prices are impacting household budgets and political opinions

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Beef prices have increased over 50% since 2020, causing restaurants and stores to raise their prices. Getty Images/Emily Bogle/NPR hide caption

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Beef prices are higher than ever and shoppers are starting to resist

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You can see the world and save money — it just takes a little savvy planning. Photograph by Tsering Bista and Beck Harlan hide caption

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How to travel on a budget

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