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The Sticker Shock That Wages Can't Fix
We look at why your September paycheck feels thinner despite rising hourly earnings. With core CPI holding at 337.8 and average hourly wages at 37.80, the gap is widening in categories like auto insurance and home maintenance. Lucas and Luna break down how service-sector inflation is becoming the real drag on purchasing power, leaving wage gains invisible to everyday consumers.
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