The cost of food is eating up the largest share of Americans’ income since 1991. Wall Street Journal reporter Jesse Newman joins host J.R. Whalen to explain why restaurant and food company executives say prices are likely to remain elevated. 

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Why Food Prices Are Still High While Inflation Is Falling

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Many Americans are spending as much as 80% of their discretionary funds on socializing and making new friends, as the cost of dining and attending events often outpaces the rate of inflation. Wall Street Journal reporter Katherine Hamilton joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss.



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The Rising Cost of Making New Friends

Inflation over the past two years has caused retirees as well as Americans several years away from retiring to take bigger withdrawals from their savings. Wall Street Journal reporter Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss a new study that focused on how inflation has harmed older households. 



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Retirees Face Decline in Financial Wealth Due to Inflation

Drinks or a meal out with a group of friends can become an uncomfortable situation when the bill comes. Wall Street Journal personal-technology editor Shara Tibken joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss the apps available to simplify the process of dividing up costs.





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Splitting the Bill: The Apps and Etiquette to Avoid Awkward Conversations

Many consumers have traded down to cheaper grocery alternatives, including chicken, as their share of income spent on food is at a three-decade high. Wall Street Journal reporter Patrick Thomas joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why the more attractive price of chicken, relative to beef, may not last.



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Why Food Prices Are Still High While Inflation Is Falling

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