There’s nothing you can really do about inflation. It’s going to do what it’s going to do.
The next best thing is to make a little extra cash to take the sting out of it.
To that end, here are a few stories that might help:
17 Ways to Rent Out Your Stuff for Extra Money [Part-Time Money] – “Whether you’ve got an empty bedroom, a collection of cocktail dresses, assorted athletic equipment, or a car that you only drive once or twice a week, you could be putting your stuff to work for you. Renting your stuff is a great way to make extra money.”
9 Legit Ways to Make Money With Your Bike [Frugal Rules] – “You can make money with your bike as a side hustle. Here are 9 legit ways to get paid to ride a bicycle in your spare time and spend time in the outdoors.”
This last one isn’t meant as advice… don’t rob or steal anything. 🙂
America’s Most Notorious Jewel Thief Breaks Down the Perfect Getaway Car [The Drive] – “We had a chat with Lawton, the prolific reformed thief who stole an estimated $15 to $18 millions’ worth of valuables from jewelry stores all over the east coast of the United States in the 1980s and ’90s. After spending more than a decade behind bars for his crimes, he’s out now and made it his mission to advocate for prisoners, work with police to prevent the sort of crimes he committed from happening in the first place, and share his experiences with the world. It’s been a while since Lawton has stolen anything, but his experiences make it clear: the real world of robberies and getaways isn’t anything like The Italian Job.”