Poll: Two-Thirds of U.S. Workers Say Inflation
Outpaced Income
Posted By: Moritz55, 2/16/2024 6:48:41 AM
A new survey found that two-thirds of full-time American workers say their income has not kept up with the rate of inflation. Rasmussen Reports released new survey results on Feb. 15 showing that 66% of American adults with full-time jobs have incomes outpaced by the rate of inflation, which continues to increase (though allegedly at a slower rate). Less than a third, or 29%, responded that their incomes did keep pace with the inflation rate. These numbers have worsened since October, according to Rasmussen, when 55% of full-time U.S. workers reported not having the income to keep pace with inflation.
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