Everyday Americans - Rising Living Costs Affect Spending

JOURNALIST SOURCE REQUEST: I’m reporting an article for MoneyLion about how rising living costs are affecting everyday Americans, and I’m looking for firsthand experiences. Has an increase in groceries, housing, utilities, insurance, transportation, child care or another everyday expense changed how your household spends money? Have you postponed a goal, cut back on something or made a difficult tradeoff? If you’re willing to share your experience, please DM me by Wednesday, Aug. 19, at noon ET. You do not need to disclose your income, debt or private financial information. We will discuss attribution and what you are comfortable sharing before I use anything. Please do not post sensitive financial details in the comments. This is a request for personal experiences—not expert commentary, financial advice or PR pitches.