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52% of Households Face Affordability Crisis Amid Falling Wages
12/1/2025
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Story summary
- About 52% of households struggle to afford essentials such as food and shelter.
- Average weekly earnings have fallen 3.5% since 2020, deepening affordability pressures.
- The Federal Reserve is lowering interest rates to make homebuying more affordable.
- Economists say raising housing supply and reducing tariffs on imported food can ease costs.
