Economy
Americans Rely on Credit Cards for Groceries as Costs Surge
Urban Institute study finds 1 in 4 working-age Americans using credit cards for groceries can't pay their bills, as food prices rise 32% over five years.
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Urban Institute study finds 1 in 4 working-age Americans using credit cards for groceries can't pay their bills, as food prices rise 32% over five years.
Brookings report: 45.5% of U.S. households can't afford basics. Stagnant wages, high costs, and new inflation pressures deepen the crisis.