How inflation is eroding lower-income Americans’ quality of life

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How inflation is eroding lower-income Americans’ quality of life

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Apr 7, 2022

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Inflation is at the highest level in nearly 40 years, with the Consumer Price Index increasing 7 percent in 2021. Jay Height explains why lower-income Americans are suffering the most from the rise in the cost of necessities and how Shepherd is responding to rising needs.

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Apr 7, 2022

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“Breaking the Cycle of Poverty” explores why poverty remains such a persistent problem in the United States and how individuals and organizations can help people secure economic independence and a higher quality of life.

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How inflation is eroding lower-income Americans’ quality of life

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