expenses

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But Californians have dismissed rich candidates in the past, especially those who use their own fortunes to appeal to a largely middle- and working-class electorate struggling with day-to-day expenses in the notoriously costly state.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Add it up and these three expenses absorb most of the $38,000 gain, leaving many families—especially those with young children or in high-cost cities—with roughly the same disposable income their parents had, despite earning more.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The war "can lead certain families to change their destination or make adjustments on other expenses," he added.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

If your child had an emergency or wanted to attend college and needed help with fees and/or living expenses, what happens then?

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

He faced high expenses and a poor economy.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis