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What are YOU doing about it? Not Biden -- YOU: the person reading this comment.
I can tell you my overall cost of living since 2020 has plummeted, not because I haven't faced inflation like everyone else, but because I stopped spending on most extra things. For example: not eating out anymore, cancelled all streaming subscriptions, flexed what I eat based upon coupons and deals at the grocery store (still healthy), I drive much less, etc..
If you keep buying stuff when prices go up, this keeps demand high and, therefore, prices high.
Edit: So far people are saying they are doing nothing different... just continuing to blame corporations. It's both greedy corporations and people's fault. If the costs for basic goods and shelter go up, why wouldn't you adjust?
I stopped spending on extra things too, and it's really helped. I sold my house so I didn't have to pay a mortgage and moved into my car which I never drive because buying gasoline will keep the price high. I also cancelled all of my streaming services, so I stare at the ceiling to entertain myself. I eat exclusively organic dirt that's on sale because I stopped splurging on food. Why don't people just spend less money?
This comment made me think I accidentally posted on Reddit. My edit still stands (I was pretty confident it would for a while).