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U.S. Unemployment Claims Hit a Three-Year High as Housing Costs Soar

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Ridgewood NJ, Recurring applications for unemployment benefits in the U.S. have reached their highest levels in over three years, signaling longer job searches for out-of-work Americans. These continuing claims provide insight into the number of individuals relying on unemployment benefits.

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Cost of Living: A Major Roadblock to the American Dream

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Ridgewood NJ, a recent MarketWatch/YouGov poll revealed a sobering truth: three out of four Americans see the cost of living as a “major roadblock” to achieving the American dream. Among the factors cited, 64% highlighted housing costs, while others pointed to corruption (55%), healthcare expenses (52%), and taxes (45%) as significant barriers.

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