to beat inflation , be the best in your field – command a high amount for your skill
if you are good an in-demand skill , you will get paid better
and that is the first step in beating inflation
there are other steps as well …
live closer to work – you will save time
use public transportation or if you can walk to work – that is good as well
don’t buy a very big home .. it will cost you a lot for maintaining , taxes , heating , cooling