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Americans spending 30% more than they earn - financial experts reveal why this spells trouble

Reading time: 2 min • Aug 24, 2025, 11:52 PM (UTC)

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  • Half of Americans find their hometowns unaffordable, particu...

Half of Americans think their hometown is about as affordable as a luxury yacht rental, and the numbers back up their pessimism. While inflation dropped from its terrifying 9.1% peak three years ago, July's core inflation just climbed to 3.1% - still a solid 50% above the Fed's 2% target. It's like being told your fever went down, but you're still running hot enough to fry an egg.

The latest Yahoo Finance/Marist Poll dropped some eye-opening data: nearly half of Americans view their local cost of living as somewhere between "not very affordable" and "completely impossible." But here's where i...

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