(CNN, POOL) – The current cost of living for many is looming over this holiday season as consumers may head out to shop.

Plus, new data released Friday shows Americans’ paychecks are not going as far as they once did.

Najee Kinard, a recipient of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, said that “dollars are not stretching as much as they need to.”

From food to health insurance, people are struggling to keep up with rising costs.

Lisa Ronca, a recipient of health insurance through Obamacare, said, “It’s going to be triple. Tripe this year, which equates to double the cost of what we pay for the mortgage for our house.”

A poll published by Fox News this week found 76% of Americans have a negative view of this economy, up from 67% in July.

Vice President JD Vance says the a

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