Georgia Families Work 16 Days a Month Just to Pay The Bills

A new survey of households across the country reveals what many already feel in their bones: the money doesn’t stretch like it used to.

💰 Why It Matters: Families in Georgia are spending more than half their monthly income on basic expenses before they can think about saving, investing, or planning for anything beyond next week. The squeeze is real, and it’s reshaping how people eat, spend, and survive.

📊 What’s Happening: Advance America surveyed families nationwide and compared their reported expenses to median household income data. The results show Georgia households must work 16 days each month to cover essentials like housing, food, utilities, childcare, and transportation.

Alabama leads the nation at 26 days of work needed per month. Colorado sits at the opposite end with j