Half of Americans struggle to afford groceries and gas, exclusive poll finds
rawgabbit
12 points
4 comments
July 08, 2026
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Discussion Highlights (3 comments)
xvxvx
‘But guys… the stock market is at a record high. Don’t you care?’ I can honestly say that I was far better off a decade ago, despite making half the salary I currently do.
Avicebron
In before some dumbass tries to link the real wages/earnings graph from the St. Louis Fed. You're wrong. Go look at your made up graphs that reflect nothing somewhere else.
orionblastar
It is because of inflation and salaries not keeping up with it.