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Grocery Prices Continue to Strain Household Budgets Despite Cooling Inflation
December’s inflation report showed annual price growth holding steady at 2.7%, reinforcingexpectations that the Federal Reserve is likely to keep interest rates unchanged. But food costs remain a persistent pressure point for households, even as broader inflation moderates. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the price of food at home — groceriespurchased for […]
Posted inFinance
Side hustles become necessary for millions as costs rise
Nearly half of Americans have a side hustle to help cover daily expenses, with 71% earning less than $500 monthly, due to rising inflation and stagnant wages.
Posted inNews
‘On the edge of catastrophe’: A call to arms during Hunger Action Month
Minnesotans made a record high number of visits to food distribution sites last year, with inflation and housing prices pushing people to seek food assistance programs.
Posted inLocal & State
MN food shelves increasingly nimble in light of concerning data
Minnesota food shelves are seeing record demand, with more than 7.5 million visits in 2023.
Posted inBusiness, Finances FYI
Unlock big savings with print and online coupons
One effective savings method is leveraging online and print coupons for groceries, clothing, and other essentials.
Posted inOpinion
​The Inflation Reduction Act: celebrating, but continuing the work
‘I implore Congress to address the financial burden children and families in our country are facing and to bring back the monthly Child Tax Credit payments that helped to eliminate this.’
Posted inFeatured, National, News
Biden readies pen after Congress passes historic climate, health care bill
It’s expected that Biden will sign the bill early next week, keeping alive an impressive string of legislative victories Democrats hope will translate into big midterm wins.
Posted inNews
Recession by any other name still hits Blacks hardest
‘Some are having to consider taking their families to move back into their elderly parents’ homes…’
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As recession looms, Blacks could be hardest hit
Blacks lost more wealth following the 2008 collapse of the real estate market than at any time since the 1874 failure of the Freedman’s bank and never truly recovered.
Posted inOpinion
24 states are giving their workers a raise. Why not Congress?
Though many states have raised the minimum wage, it’s important to note that the federal minimum wage still remains $7.25 an hour.