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Escaping the Affordability Trap

Understanding the problem is the first step toward correcting it.

Jerry Pompilio

6 min read5 hours ago

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You wake up and start your day. It’s political season in America. Before you’ve even had your coffee, the political battle is waiting for you in the news.

Depending on where you get your news, the arguments may differ, but the problems facing ordinary Americans remain. One concern that crosses political lines is the rising cost of living and the growing struggle to afford a reasonable standard of living.

We hear the arguments. We hear the promises.…