Barely Making Ends Meet

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Inflation is hitting everyone hard but for America's elderly and disabled society the increase on the cost of daily living is crippling. From fast food workers to shuttle bus drivers, many Americans aren't able to afford housing or pay the bills on current wages. The survey done by Primerica found that 69% of middle-income Americans say their income is falling behind the cost of living.

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Sarah and Sean Stepleton have had to find ways to tighten their budget while raising three young kids. Three residents of Columbia, S.C., do their best to cope with the economic crisis. 3NEWS spoke with one couple who said they've had to cut back on meals just to

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• Inflation is hitting everyone hard but for America's elderly and disabled society the increase on the cost of daily living is crippling.
• From fast food workers to shuttle bus drivers, many Americans aren't able to afford housing or pay the bills on current wages.
• The survey done by Primerica found that 69% of middle-income Americans say their income is falling behind the cost of living.
• Sarah and Sean Stepleton have had to find ways to tighten their budget while raising three young kids.
• Three residents of Columbia, S.C., do their best to cope with the economic crisis.

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