NPR Business
· Jun 10, 2026 8:41 AM EDT
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Nearly half of U.S. families couldn't afford basic necessities in 2024, report finds
A new report finds close to half of American families did not earn enough to cover necessities in 2024. And with prices continuing to rise, there's little sign that's changed.
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