1 in 5 Americans Are Stockpiling Due to Inflation Concerns. Should You?

They’re not your typical ‘preppers,’ but thousands look to them for survival tips

Emergency equipment to face crisis and disasters. Water, food, first aid kit, tools and another items needed to survive. (Getty Images) This story was originally reported by Jennifer Gerson of The 19th. Meet Jennifer and read more of her reporting on gender, politics and policy. Shortly after the November election, Zani Sunshine filmed a TikTok video for her more than 400,000 followers about “what you need to do in order to be prepared for the m…

1 in 5 Americans Are Stockpiling Due to Inflation Concerns. Should You?

Inflation continues to shape how Americans shop, save, and spend. Even as overall prices cool slightly, everyday essentials remain costly. That reality is pushing more people to prepare for the future by stockpiling goods—just in case. About 1 in 5 Americans are now regularly buying more than they need, storing away food, cleaning supplies, and other staples as a hedge against further price hikes or shortages. This article takes a look at what’s…

Here's how much more expensive back-to-school shopping is in 2025 — in one chart

Families will pay more for back-to-school essentials such as pens, pencils and backpacks ahead of the new school year.

Back-to-school spending set to dip as economic woes shrink budgets, Deloitte forecasts

(Reuters) -Back-to-school spending is expected to dip this year, as tariff-driven price hikes and economic uncertainty force Americans to tighten household budgets, according to a Deloitte forecast released Thursday. Overall spending is projected to remain flat at $30.9 billion or $570 per student on average, despite higher prices across all product categories, which is 7% below 2021, according to the report. Last year, parents spent an average …

Back-to-school shoppers curb spending amid rising prices

Back-to-school shoppers face higher prices in 2025, with many cutting spending and adjusting habits due to inflation, tariffs, and cost of living.

Moms Plan to Scale Back on Back-to-School Spending Amid Tariff Concerns

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