Wage growth for a large swath of Americans is being outpaced by the rate of inflation, according to data from Indeed, which reported people with low- and middle-paying jobs are likely feeling the most pressure.
Americans are tightening their belts after the post-pandemic spending spree. Market volatility, inflation, tariffs and job insecurity are driving the shift.
-- CNBC (@cnbc.com) Jul 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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@#21 ... #14 | Posted by LampLighter"
Danforth ...
While I am quite honored that your current alias seems to try to associate my post with Danforth, I will state once again...
I have only posted with one alias on this most august site: LampLighter
But I do thank-you once again for raising your view of my comments to the level that Danforth has attained.
I sit here honored at that.
And, fwiw, my inspiration when I decided to use the LampLighter alias...
Browns -- The Old Lamplighter
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Lyrics excerpt ...
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...
He made the night a little brighter
Wherever he would go
The old lamplighter
Of long, long ago
His snowy hair was so much whiter
Beneath the candle glow
The old lamplighter
Of long, long ago
You'd hear the patter of his feet
As he came toddling down the street
His smile would hide a lonely heart you see
If there were sweethearts in the park
He'd pass a lamp and leave it dark
Remembering the days that used to be
For he recalls when dreams were new
He loves someone who loves him too
Who walks with him alone in memory
He made the night a little brighter
Wherever he would go
The old lamplighter of long, long ago
...
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