Homes, Rent, and Rising Costs Strain Wallets

Homes may get more affordable thanks to a new bipartisan bill, but Americans are bracing for rising costs—food up 5.8%, rent could hit 7.4%, while gas eases slightly. Financial stress is mounting, with 12.6% fearing missed payments, especially among lower-income and less-educated households. Job confidence is down, yet more people plan to quit voluntarily. Consumer sentiment hits its lowest since early 2023, and outlooks for 2024 aren’t improving—record numbers say their finances are worsening, with everyday essentials topping the worry list. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4b0a5c284e9e4b18