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Cost of Living - Investopedia's 2025 report indicates the "American Dream" now costs approximately $5 million per household over a lifetime [1]

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Retirement Planning - The report identifies the most affordable places to retire in the US [1] - The ranking considers both a high quality of life and a low cost of living [1]

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Cost Analysis - Annual retirement cost on a cruise ship ranges from $65,000 to over $200,000 [1] Retirement Planning - The report discusses the advantages and disadvantages of retiring on a cruise ship [1]

Economy & Tariffs - The Democratic Party initially predicted economic faltering and recession due to tariffs, but this hasn't occurred [2] - Concerns remain that tariffs will worsen inflation and affordability issues, especially for consumer goods [6] - There is disagreement on whether tariffs have significantly impacted prices [5] Economic Indicators & Performance - Job creation has decreased to near record lows [3] - Inflation reached a high of 9% but is now at 27% year-over-year [7] - Unemployment is at 42%, considered full employment, and GDP was 3% [7] Political Stance & Policy - Democrats advocate for a strong social safety net, including Social Security, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act [9][10] - The administration is accused of attacking these programs and nutritional assistance [10][12] - There are concerns about a bill that could negatively impact healthcare access and affordability [11] New York City Mayoral Race & Affordability - Affordability is a key issue in New York City, influencing the mayoral race [14][21][22] - One mayoral candidate is focused on addressing affordability, but his solutions are under scrutiny [14][23] - A proposed solution involves increasing the supply of affordable housing through public-private partnerships [24] Government & Free Market - The Trump administration is accused of attacking the free enterprise system and engaging in "pay to play" schemes [28][29] - There are concerns about political interference in the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) [27][28] - The President is criticized for bullying corporations and individuals [31][32]

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