Half of Americans struggle to afford groceries and gas, exclusive poll finds

rawgabbit 12 points 4 comments July 08, 2026
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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.

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