How Americans are coping with rising costs

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Americans are adopting creative strategies to manage household expenses as inflation continues to squeeze household budgets. From adjusting shopping habits to cutting discretionary spending, everyday families are navigating price increases across groceries, energy, and other essentials. CBS News follows several households as they share the concrete ways they're adapting, switching brands, reducing frequency of purchases, or seeking additional income sources. The coping strategies reveal both resourcefulness and real strain, offering a window into how inflation is reshaping daily decisions for middle- and working-class Americans across the country.