On the Season 3 debut of the Perfect Cents Podcast, Alex & Brit tackle a topic at the front of everyone's mind... inflation.  During the Professional Experts segment our hosts are joined by Jonathan Downes, Financial Education Specialist & Content Designer. Together they help define common inflation terms and explain some of the main factors that can affect the rate of inflation, at any given time. In the Best Solutions segment, Alex & Brit share practical strategies to help YOU save money on groceries, transportation and utilities during times of increased inflation. They also share resources to provide listeners with some peace of mind, as we all adjust to a higher cost of living.  Because doing a little bit of planning and preparation to fight inflation, just makes Perfect Cents! To check out some of the resources highlighted in this episode visit the links below. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Price Index) Inflation: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver River City Food Bank (Sacramento) Elk Grove Food Bank Twin Lakes Food Bank (Folsom) Joey's Food Locker (Natomas) Placer Food Bank (Placer County) Orangevale-Fair Oaks Food Bank To register for one of SAFE's upcoming financial wellness webinars, visit: https://www.safecu.org/community/events To contact the hosts, email us at Podcast@safecu.org  To learn more about SAFE Credit Union products and services visit: https://www.safecu.org/