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Americans have effectively taken a pay cut. 5 financial tools to make your dollars go further

Inflation outpaced wage growth, meaning you have less buying power than a year ago. Here's how to stretch your money.

Americans have effectively taken a pay cut. 5 financial tools to make your dollars go further

Published August 12, 2026 · Category: Finance

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Inflation outpaced wage growth, meaning you have less buying power than a year ago. Here's how to stretch your money.

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Originally published at www.cnbc.com.

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