America's hidden economic crisis: personal financial chaos

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We asked Americans to tell us how prices have changed. Here's what they said.

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Business Insider readers said prices have gone up on everyday items like groceries and pet food.

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The new reality of study abroad: Higher costs, more politics, fewer Aperol spritzes

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Abercrombie & Fitch, Walmart, Nike, and other major brands that say Trump's tariffs are pushing them to raise prices

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Some companies are preparing to raise prices in response to President-elect Donald Trump's tariff proposals.

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Americans really want their cheap stuff back

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We're looking for Americans to tell us how prices have changed. Fill out our new survey.

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Let us know if you've seen big price swings in your community.

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I shopped at Ollie's Bargain Outlet for the first time and found lower prices than at Target and Walmart

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Ollie's slogan is "Good Stuff Cheap."

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Economist Paul Krugman defends Harris' price-gouging plan — but 'Shark Tank' star Kevin O'Leary calls it a 'horror film'

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Kamala Harris wants to tackle price gouging on groceries.

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The heartbreaking cost of modern dating

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How Taco Bell stays cheap

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Taco Bell has kept customers coming back with value meals.

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