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Tagged: Wages
Wages
Americans aren't just on the financial edge because of inflation. Wages are falling behind too
Stephan Bisaha
| May 28, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
In 2024, nearly half of U.S. households did not earn enough to cover their necessities.