Americans Have More Spending Power Than Ever. It Doesn’t Feel That Way
A 50-year analysis finds pay outpaced inflation by 73%, yet college, health care and housing costs quietly erased those gains for many.
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A 50-year analysis finds pay outpaced inflation by 73%, yet college, health care and housing costs quietly erased those gains for many.
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