3 Things Inflation Will Make Much More Expensive in 2026

Inflation has a funny way of sneaking up on you. One day everything feels normal, and the next you’re staring at a receipt wondering when groceries started costing this much. Now that 2026 is here, a handful of everyday things are poised to get noticeably pricier, even if overall inflation cools down. From small annoyances to big budget-busters, here’s what may cost you a lot more in the year ahead. Housing Will Feel the Inflation Squeeze First According to Dennis Shirshikov, professor of finance at Ci ...