After surging as high as 9.2% in 2022, inflation is back down to 2.5% year-over-year, according to the Labor Department. But polls show inflation is still the top economic concern for Americans. It’s easy to see why—with groceries costing 21% more than they did four years ago, it can easily cancel out any pay raises many workers have gained in the meantime. But there’s a simple way to beat inflation over time: By buying shares of companies whose dividends are growing much faster than inflation. Do this, and you can lock down a consistently growing income stream that keeps you a few steps ahead…