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Why Your Raise Is Finally Beating the Cost of a Vacation
Episode 102 of Wages and Prices examines why your paycheck is finally outstripping the cost of leisure travel. Hosts Lucas and Luna anchor on June 2026 data: average hourly earnings hit $37.60, while airfare and hotel prices have barely budged. They break down the mechanics—stagnant airline capacity, Airbnb saturation, and a cooling labor market that’s giving workers more bargaining power. The episode also touches on the July 2026 jobs report (just 57,000 new payrolls) and what a falling labor force participation rate means for wage growth. A candid look at how the 'vacation…
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