How to Reduce Cost of Living

The rising cost of living is top of mind for Americans and their biggest concern going into the midterm elections. In a CNN/SSRS poll from May 2026, 76 percent of Americans identified costs of living as their biggest economic concern—a sharp increase from 58 percent in April 2025. Americans are struggling to afford the basics, including housing, groceries, health care, and utility bills. In a January 2026 New York Times/Siena poll, 65 percent of voters said that a middle-class lifestyle was out of reach, and 77 percent said that it was harder to achieve than a generation ago. Read Full Article »