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Americans are getting poorer despite bigger paychecks, goverment data shows

Americans are getting poorer despite bigger paychecks, goverment data shows
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Incomes for Americans failed to keep pace with inflation in the third quarter of 2026, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data showed Americans' real income fell 0.6% during the 12 months ended in September. In June, real income was down 0.3% over the previous 12-month...

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