More families across all age groups and income levels are cutting back on essential spending like food and medical care

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This trend, especially the big jump among those earning $70,000 to $149,999, suggests people are feeling the pinch of tighter finances, which could signal broader economic stress and potentially slow down growth if spending keeps dropping.




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