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How Inflation Is Quietly Eating Your Childcare Costs
In Episode 90 of Inflation and Your Money with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle a massive household expense that rarely gets the inflation spotlight: childcare. With the latest CPI data showing childcare costs up 5.6% year-over-year as of May 2026, the hosts drill into the specific drivers—from rising insurance and rent for daycare centers to the labor shortage squeezing supply. Lucas explains why the sector's inflation is 'sticky' and unlikely to reverse, while Luna highlights the hidden cost shift onto parents via waitlists and shorter hours. They also tie in the broader labor…
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