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EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 9 MIN

How Your Paycheck Is Growing Faster Than Prices for the First Time in Years

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

In this episode of Wages and Prices, Lucas and Luna examine a rare bright spot in the cost-of-living landscape: wage growth is finally outpacing inflation for many workers. Using fresh April 2026 data — average hourly earnings at $37.40, CPI at 332.4 — they break down why this shift is happening, who's benefiting most, and whether it can last. They look at the employment cost index, core inflation trends, and the surprising role of healthcare costs. Plus, a candid moment about how listener support keeps the show ad-free. If you've felt like your paycheck is finally stretching a little further, this episode explains why. #Wages #Prices #Inflation #WageGrowth #RealWages #AverageHourlyEarnings #CPI #EmploymentCostIndex #CoreInflation #HealthcareCosts #PurchasingPower #CostOfLiving #LaborMarket #FederalReserve #EconomicIndicators #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Economics Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

In this episode of Wages and Prices, Lucas and Luna examine a rare bright spot in the cost-of-living landscape: wage growth is finally outpacing inflation for many workers. Using fresh April 2026 data — average hourly earnings at $37.40, CPI at 332.4 — they break down why this shift is happening, who's benefiting most, and whether it can last. They look at the employment cost index, core inflation trends, and the surprising role of healthcare costs. Plus, a candid moment about how listener support keeps the show ad-free. If you've felt like your paycheck is finally stretching a little further, this episode explains why. #Wages #Prices #Inflation #WageGrowth #RealWages #AverageHourlyEarnings #CPI #EmploymentCostIndex #CoreInflation #HealthcareCosts #PurchasingPower #CostOfLiving #LaborMarket #FederalReserve #EconomicIndicators #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Economics Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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