How do you bankrupt a nation without firing a shot? You make basic life unaffordable. The new numbers are in, and they paint a devastating picture of what it takes for a family of four to merely exist in America. Not thrive. Not build wealth. Just cover the essentials. Spoiler alert: it's north of $5,437 a month — and that doesn't include taxes, credit card payments, student loans, or the curveballs life throws with cruel precision. Let’s break this down. $996 for Groceries — If You’re Lucky According to the USDA, the bare minimum food budget for a family of four now starts at $996 a month — and that’s assuming you're clipping coupons and eating like you’re back in…
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