NPR's series Cost of Living: The Price We Pay is examining what's driving price increases and how people are coping after years of stubborn inflation. How are higher prices changing the way you live?

Picture this: you're already juggling mortgage payments, groceries that seem to cost more every week, and utility bills that ...

You can't negotiate your car insurance rate. Rate changes often require some form of government approval, although the exact process differs by state. That means companies can't negotiate car ...