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North Carolinians Struggle Amid Rising Costs | Durham News
North Carolinians are under serious economic pressure, with 57% now struggling to afford monthly expenses — up from 54% just a few months ago. Even those not facing immediate financial hardship are cutting back, as over half are limiting spending. Essentials like gas, groceries, healthcare, and housing are hitting hard, with 50% or more calling them unaffordable. Seventy-five percent are actively reducing everyday purchases — an eight-point jump since January — showing the squeeze is tightening across the state. While housing affordability dipped slightly (61% say it’s unaffordable, down from…
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