As the cost of living rises, Marketplace listeners share what they’re saving for
As the cost of living rises, Marketplace listeners share what they’re saving for
Last week the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a report confirming a rising cost of living in the United States as the consumer price index rose 0.2 percent. Although it was a small hike, it affected the prices of food, gas and rent. We called up some Marketplace listeners to get their thoughts about how much they’re spending.
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