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flag Paycheck-to-paycheck living rises to 24% of U.S. households, driven by stagnant wages and high inflation, widening inequality.

flag About 24% of American households are living paycheck to paycheck, up slightly from 23% two years ago, according to a Bank of America Institute report. flag Lower-income families are struggling most, with after-tax wage growth of just 1% compared to 3% inflation and rising costs for food and energy. flag Middle- and higher-income households saw faster wage gains, widening economic inequality. flag A “K-shaped” recovery is evident, with higher-income earners benefiting from wages, investments, and home equity, while lower-income households face financial strain. flag A stagnant job market limits wage negotiation power, especially for younger workers. flag The report defines living paycheck to paycheck as spending over 95% of income on necessities, leaving little for savings.

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