Paychecks gone in a ‘blink.’ Rising costs on the minds of Americans

cost of everyday necessities like groceries, prescriptions and gas have forced her to get by on a lot less.

Gone are the vacations and dinners out with friends. These days, getting out of the house means gardening, hitting the gym or volunteering at the local animal shelter.

For years, she dreamed of getting a dog when she retired but now she can barely continue reading …