Are Your Favorite Brands Raising Prices Faster than Inflation?

Trying to get 85% of Americans to agree on anything is difficult these days, but according to a new poll, they agree on this: "Brands and retailers often use inflation as an excuse to raise prices more than necessary."

There’s no way to prove that, but it’s already spawned a new term: greedflation.

Greedflation doesn’t just cause resentment. It causes debt. That same poll, from market research firm Cint, found "30% have used credit to pay for essentials such as groceries, gas, utilities, rent, or medical bills in the past three months."

Of those essentials, "Groceries are at the center of that pressure, with 30% saying that’s the everyday expense that feels most ‘out of control.’"

The inflation deflection

While there’s no single solution to combatting inflation, SavingsXL was created during the worst inflation in our lifetimes — with inflation-fighting in mind:

• Digital coupons at 50,000 grocery and retail locations.
• Earn up to 40% cash back at over 5,000 stores.
• Exclusive deals on dining, shopping, services, and entertainment in your local area.

But inflation isn’t just a shopping problem. It even affects healthcare. Since 2024, the federal government says medical care has risen slightly higher than prices overall. That’s why a significant portion of SavingsXL benefits are healthcare related. These are discount plans, not insurance:

• Save 10%–85% on prescriptions at over 65,000 pharmacies. No forms or claims to file.
• 24/7 access to board-certified doctors by phone or video through telehealth. Consultations for you and your family.
• Save 10%–50% on cleanings, fillings, crowns, and orthodontics. No annual maximums, no waiting.
• Save 10%–60% on eyeglasses and contacts at over 20,000 providers.

What goes up doesn’t always come down

The problem with inflation is that, even when it’s over, life doesn’t return to the way it was. Prices never return to their starting point. That’s why SavingsXL is built the way it is. It’s a wonderful hedge against inflation — now and in the future.