While headlines might celebrate new stock market highs, the broader economy is telling a very different story. GDP just shrank for the first time in years, inflation in core categories remains stubborn, and consumer confidence is near historic lows. So why does it feel like things are worse than ever, even when markets are booming? And more importantly—how can this disconnect between perception and reality derail smart financial decisions?

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