Inflation: the economic concept that's like a bad haircut. It's not as bad as you think, but it's still kinda ugly.
When the economy is growing, and prices rise, it's like a never-ending game of "keep up with the Jones's". Except the Jones's are all wearing designer shoes and you're still in your flip-flops. What's deflation, then?
But wait, it gets worse! Inflation is like a bad haircut, because it's not even just a number, no, it's a percentage! Let's get into that.