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McDonald's $18 Big Mac Meal Goes Viral Again As Fast Food Minimum Wage Hike To $20 Triggers Fears Of Skyrocketing Prices And Layoffs, Leaving People Questioning: 'Maybe This Went Up Way Too Fast'
The recent uproar over a McDonald’s location in Darien, Connecticut, charging $18 for a Big Mac combo meal has sparked a nationwide debate on the escalating prices in the fast-food industry. Sam Learner’s viral post on X showcasing the exorbitant prices, including $19 for a Quarter Pounder meal...
finance.yahoo.com
Jim’s reaction was initially one of anger toward management but later shifted to the policymakers.
The State of Personal Finance in America Q2 2023 survey reveals that as essentials become pricier, Americans are cutting back on nonessentials like dining out (31%) and entertainment (30%). Renters, especially those younger than 40, are facing significant challenges, with 64% struggling to keep up with rent, up 18.5% over the last three years. Over half of the population (54%) fears not having enough money for personal expenses, a worry more prevalent among women (57%) and Gen Z (62%).
The economic uncertainty is a financial burden as well as a mental one. Approximately 49% of Americans report that financial concerns heavily impact their well-being, with many experiencing anxiety attacks because of money stress. Inflation remains a top concern, with 59% anxious about affording inflated prices.
Wait a minute, I thought lefties were saying everything's fine? The economy is rosy. Lefties also say Bidenomics is working. Doesn't sound like it to me or to most of Americans.
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