The Economy Nobody's Talking About: Why Workers Feel Broke Despite Slowing Inflation
The latest inflation report suggests the economy is improving—but does that match what workers are actually experiencing? In this segment, we look beyond the headline numbers to examine why so many Americans still feel financially trapped despite slowing inflation. We discuss persistent price increases, families relying on credit cards to buy groceries, why the United States ranks last among advanced economies for fair pay, and the growing belief that retirement is slipping out of reach. We also explore the argument that America's housing crisis is really a retirement crisis, tracing how the…
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