Why Do Inflation and Interest Rates Constantly Bicker?

Imagine you have a piggy bank, and every time you put coins in it, the value of those coins goes down. That's like inflation, everything costs more. But when your piggy bank gets full, the bank gives you some money to take out, that's like interest rates rising. When inflation is high, banks say, 'We’ll give you less money,' so people spend less and save more. It’s like two friends arguing over how much money they can use for fun.

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  1. When candy bars cost more, you save money instead of buying them
  2. Your piggy bank gives you less money each year
  3. Banks charge more for loans when everything gets expensive

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