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What inflation actually costs the American family. A monthly accountability project by @tomselliott & @grabienmedia

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BLOOMBERG.COM: Grocery Prices Rise Again With Little Relief in Sight
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Grocery Prices Rise Again With Little Relief in Sight

Grocery Prices Rise Again With Little Relief in Sight

The latest increases partly reflect higher energy costs filtering through the economy.

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AP NEWS: US home sales slumped in October to slowest pace in more than 16 years as mortgage rates surged
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US home sales slumped in October to slowest pace in more than 16 years as mortgage rates surged

US home sales slumped in October to slowest pace in more than 16 years as mortgage rates surged

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slumped in October to their slowest pace in more than 16 years as mortgage rates climbed sharply, ratcheting up borrowing costs for aspiring homebuyers.

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CNBC: Mortgage rates were 7% in 1997, too—here’s why buying a home feels more expensive today
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Mortgage rates were 7% in 1997, too—here’s why buying a home feels more expensive today

Mortgage rates were 7% in 1997, too—here’s why buying a home feels more expensive today

Even at the same mortgage rate, buying a typical home today eats up a much bigger share of household income than it did 30 years ago.

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REALTOR.COM: Wildwood Home Prices Rise as Listings Move Off the Market Faster
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Wildwood Home Prices Rise as Listings Move Off the Market Faster

Wildwood Home Prices Rise as Listings Move Off the Market Faster

Wildwood sellers pushed prices higher and homes moved off the market faster, leaving buyers less room to hesitate.

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CBS NEWS: USPS says it will make its postage fuel surcharge permanent in 2027 as diesel prices soar
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USPS says it will make its postage fuel surcharge permanent in 2027 as diesel prices soar

USPS says it will make its postage fuel surcharge permanent in 2027 as diesel prices soar

Still swimming in red ink, the USPS said it will raise some postage prices in 2027 to offset elevated fuel costs.

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YAHOO: Labour admits rent reforms led to surge in evictions
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Labour admits rent reforms led to surge in evictions

Labour admits rent reforms led to surge in evictions

Labour has admitted the Renters’ Rights Act caused a surge in evictions despite previously insisting tenants were not at risk.

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LIVEMINT: Price hike for US Postal Service? Could add 11% surcharge for domestic priority mail, package deliveries in January
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Price hike for US Postal Service? Could add 11% surcharge for domestic priority mail, package...

Price hike for US Postal Service? Could add 11% surcharge for domestic priority mail, package...

USPS plans to seek approval for an 11% fuel surcharge on domestic Priority Mail and package deliveries in January, citing rising transportation costs. Here's all you need to know…

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YAHOO FINANCE: Major streaming services have raised prices by 207% since 2019. Is it still worth it, or is ‘streamflation’ too much?
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Major streaming services have raised prices by 207% since 2019. Is it still worth it, or is...

Major streaming services have raised prices by 207% since 2019. Is it still worth it, or is...

Disney+, Apple TV and Peacock each raised prices again in 2026, and two now cost triple their launch price

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WRAL: UNC to review tuition hike for out-of-state undergrads, various fee increases
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UNC to review tuition hike for out-of-state undergrads, various fee increases

UNC to review tuition hike for out-of-state undergrads, various fee increases

The university is proposing raising tuition by close to $4,700 a year for out-of-state students, on top of raising several fees and housing rates.

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YAHOO: Texas childcare prices impact decisions to have kids. How can lawmakers fill gaps?
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Texas childcare prices impact decisions to have kids. How can lawmakers fill gaps?

Texas childcare prices impact decisions to have kids. How can lawmakers fill gaps?

Policy nonprofit Texas 2036 has suggestions for Texas lawmakers ahead of the 2027 legislative session. Here’s what they are.

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