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The decline directly raises pressure on household budgets as families have less buffer for emergencies, housing costs, or retirement contributions. Lower savings also reduce the cushion that supports consumer spending, which drives a large share of U.S. economic activity.
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The personal savings rate has dropped to its lowest level since 2022. Rising prices are once more growing faster than paychecks, leaving households with smaller margins for unexpected expenses or lon…
