In this June 15, 2018 file photo, twenty dollar bills are counted in North Andover, Mass. Rising prices can feel impossible to manage if money is already tight. To stay afloat, prioritize essential expenses that enable you to live and work. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)
By Laura McMullen of NerdWallet Inflation is a nightmare for the many Americans who already stretch their dollars to cover basic needs. What happens when…