Despite steady income levels, American households are increasingly struggling to make ends meet. The 2024 National Financial Capability Study from the FINRA Foundation shows a reversal of over a decade’s worth of post-crisis progress.
Rising costs, particularly for food and other essentials, have eroded financial stability across income levels. Middle-income
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