How one working mom is navigating affordability and the cost of living

About this episode

A working mom discusses her struggles with affordability and the rising cost of living amidst high inflation.

As inflation hits a three-year high, we speak with a mom who works full-time and has multiple side hustles from hosting fish frys to selling candy. And she still can't afford the basics for her family.

People in this episode

Guest: mom

Topics covered

• cost of living
• inflation
• working mom
• affordability
• side hustles

Keywords

• inflation
• cost of living
• working mom
• side hustles
• affordability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WBUR, NPR

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