#10: The New Reality of Working Families

There was a time when a single income could support a household, allowing one parent to focus on raising children and maintaining the home. That version of life now feels like something out of a history book rather than a modern possibility.

Today, unless a family falls into the upper economic brackets, this lifestyle is virtually impossible. Even with both parents working full-time, financial stability often slips out of reach. The cost of living rises, the demands increase, and the idea of one income supporting an entire family is now little more than a fading memory.

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