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EPISODE · Jul 30, 2026 · 5 MIN

Why Your Raise Is Finally Beating the Cost of College Tuition

from Wages and Prices with Fexingo: Cost of Living, Pay Raises, and Workers' Purchasing Power · host Fexingo

In this episode of Wages and Prices with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna explore how rising wages are finally outpacing the skyrocketing cost of college tuition. With average hourly earnings reaching $37.60 and tuition inflation slowing to around 3%, the gap is narrowing for the first time in decades. They discuss the broader implications for workers, the Fed's next moves, and what the latest CPI and wage data mean for your purchasing power. Plus, a quick word on how listener support keeps the show ad-free. #WagesAndPrices #CollegeTuition #Inflation #WageGrowth #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #LaborMarket #CPI #RealWages #Education #StudentLoans #FedPolicy #CostOfLiving #Earnings #Podcast #Economy #LucasAndLuna Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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