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Living in America has become a luxury, critics argue

Original: Stop telling Americans the economy is booming — living here has become a luxury

Commentary argues that despite officials and media describing the US economy as strong, everyday life has become unaffordable for many Americans. Rising costs of housing, healthcare, and daily essentials mean a comfortable standard of living increasingly feels out of reach, and the piece contends that reassuring talk of a booming economy ignores the financial strain ordinary households are actually experiencing.

Why now: Ongoing frustration over high living costs is clashing with official narratives of economic strength.

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