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71% of middle-income Americans say their income can't keep up with cost of living, survey finds
A Primerica survey reveals 71% of middle-income Americans report their income cannot keep up with the cost of living, with 66% having little budget flexibility. Over half have stopped saving for the future or delayed medical care, while 70% believe they can adapt to financial challenges despite long-term risks like reduced retirement savings and high-interest debt.
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