Trump called inflation a disaster for consumers — and Musk blamed it on government waste

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Donald Trump (left) and Elon Musk.

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A boomer lives on $1,601 monthly from Social Security and struggles to pay bills. She plans to wait a few more years until she touches her 401(k).

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Maureen, 67, (not pictured) is a former elementary school teacher living on $1,600 a month in Social Security benefits.

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I took the same grocery list to Trader Joe's and Walmart. My money went way further at the bigger chain, and I found cool stuff.

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I bought my standard weekly groceries at Trader Joe's and Walmart.

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A boomer lives on $1,800 monthly in Social Security and worries about her future: 'What am I going to do?'

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Ann Miller, 78, (not pictured) lives in a small town in Washington with her dog. She struggles to get by on her Social Security income.

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Meet the new moms using up to $700 in monthly basic income to afford childcare. It could be the answer to helping parents stay employed.

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Some parents say guaranteed basic income helped them afford childcare, allowing them to secure jobs and promotions at work.

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With my Costco executive membership and store card, I earn enough rewards to pay for a whole shopping trip — here's how

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I love my Costco membership.

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A New York basic income participant used his monthly $1,000 to pay bills and launch a nonprofit

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Kenneth McQueen, 35, used his guaranteed basic income to pay bills and launch a rollerskating nonprofit.

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I shop at Costco for myself. Here are 9 things I buy to make in my air fryer.

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I love stocking up on items I can prepare in the air fryer for quick, easy meals.

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A boomer living on $1,680 Social Security and SNAP struggles to afford food: 'It has kept me very isolated.'

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Rita, 68, (not pictured) lives check to check on Social Security in Illinois.

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Philadelphia is experimenting with guaranteed income pilots for pregnant people and housing insecure families

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Philadelphia's latest guaranteed basic income program will give $1,000 a month to pregnant people, no strings attached.

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