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.
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