As inflation eats away at the paychecks of every working American, many feel uncertain about their financial futures and pessimistic about the future of our country. While some believe the answer to the cost-of-living crisis is to raise the minimum wage, research indicates it often leads to fewer work hours and smaller paychecks.
The key to a better life is to remove the obstacles that make it difficult for Americans to attain the American dream. By supporting every person’s right to chart their own destiny, Americans can defeat the cost of living crisis.
Cost of Living
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By: Carli Eli / August 17, 2026
With Georgia’s legislative session less than five months away, our leaders have an opportunity to make affordability a priority. That means finding ways to bring down the cost of housing and groceries, make it easier for Georgians to earn and keep more of their money, and reduce the financial pressures that force families into debt.
