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The Century Foundation
@TCFdotorg
Sep 29
Workers are earning more. But more than half of those income gains are being swallowed by debt.

For the typical worker, 52¢ of every $1 of income growth went to debt payments.

A raise isn’t the same as more money to live on. But why?
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The Century Foundation
@TCFdotorg
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The midterms sent a clear message: Americans want an economy that works for them, not just the powerful few.

TCF's Tonantzin Carmona argues policymakers must now rebalance economic power to build an economy that delivers for everyone.

Read more: tcf.org/content/commen…
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NYC Consumer and Worker Protection
@helloDCWP
Nov 5
✊ Workers deserve substantive rights and dedicated, proactive enforcement.

Under this Administration, corporations that exploit New Yorkers are held accountable and DCWP will remain vigilant to ensure these rights are protected.
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The Century Foundation
@TCFdotorg
Nov 5
Voters sent a clear message on Tuesday: it’s time to take on the powerful interests making life harder for working families.

TCF President @jmargetta outlines what Congress must do to deliver on that mandate.

Read her latest commentary: tcf.org/content/commen…
quote tile from TCF President Julie Margetta Morgan about election candidates who used a remarkably similar playbook to take on powerful interests that are making life harder for working families
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The Century Foundation
@TCFdotorg
Nov 2
ICYMI: @NYCMayor and @HarveyforNY recently backed the POWER Act, which would give New Yorkers the power to fight back against unfair and abusive business practices.

Last month, TCF Senior Fellow @lorelei_salas33 celebrated this milestone, which was a key recommendation of our iative with @BorrowerJustice, at City Hall!
TCF Senior Fellow Lorelei Salas poses with Council Member Harvey Epstein and another advocate outside New York City Hall, holding a “Power to the People!” sign in support of the POWER Act.Lorelei Salas speaks at a press conference on the steps of New York City Hall, surrounded by elected officials, labor representatives, and consumer advocates holding signs in support of the POWER Act and stronger consumer protections.
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Pitchfork Economics@PitchforkEcon
Nov 2
Our favorite question for Pitchfork Economics guests is: Why do you do this work?

@AngelaHanks, Chief of Policy Programs at @TCFdotorg, gave Paul and Goldy one of the best answers we've heard.

Check it out: bit.ly/4BqgffT
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Pitchfork Economics@PitchforkEcon
Oct 29
When wages don't cover the cost of living, debt fills the gap.

@AngelaHanks of @TCFdotorg explains why workers need more substantial raises.

🎧 bit.ly/4BqgffT
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The Century Foundation
@TCFdotorg
Oct 30
Buy now, pay later loans are increasingly being used to cover everyday expenses, from groceries to gas. But for workers already struggling with debt, these loans can create even more financial strain.

TCF’s @AngelaHanks explains why in @newrepublic: newrepublic.com/article/217235…
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Pitchfork Economics@PitchforkEcon
Oct 28
The economic numbers say one thing. Your bank account says another.

Debt has swallowed 52¢ of every dollar in real wage gains since late 2022.

@AngelaHanks of @TCFdotorg explains why debt is the missing piece of the affordability crisis.
🎧 bit.ly/4BqgffT
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The Century Foundation retweeted
Pitchfork Economics@PitchforkEcon
Oct 28
How do you demand better wages when you can't afford to miss a paycheck?

Debt is swallowing more than half of workers' wage gains—and weakening their power.

@AngelaHanks of @TCFdotorg explains how debt worsens the affordability crisis.

🎧 ➡️ bit.ly/4BqgffT
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Groundwork Collaborative
@Groundwork
Oct 21
Thanks to Trump, this Halloween is frightening for all the wrong reasons.

Spooky season should be about candy and decorations – not scary price hikes.

But candy favorites will cost more than 15% more than last year, in new analysis from us and @TCFdotorg.
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The Century Foundation
@TCFdotorg
Oct 22
ICYMI: Halloween candy prices are up 15% from last year, 4x the rate of overall inflation.

Our new report w/ @Groundwork finds that major candy makers are keeping prices high while families are increasingly turning to debt to get by.

Read more in @ScrippsNews: scrippsnews.com/life/holidays-…
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Groundwork Collaborative
@Groundwork
Oct 20
NEW from us and @TCFdotorg: Americans hoping not to break the bank when preparing for Halloween this year have few options.

Halloween candy prices are up 15.3% – a staggering 4x overall inflation. @scrippsnews with the exclusive 👇

scrippsnews.com/life/holidays-…
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Groundwork Collaborative
@Groundwork
Oct 21
It's not just ghouls and ghosts out there.

40% of households with young children plan to take on debt in order to cover this year’s Halloween costs.

New analysis from us & @TCFdotorg found Halloween candy prices are up 15% this year compared to last.
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The Century Foundation
@TCFdotorg
Oct 21
Meet Tonantzin Carmona!

As our new Director of Economic Policy, she’ll be focusing on policies that expand economic opportunity and strengthen economic security. We’re thrilled to have her lead our economic policy agenda, with her extraordinary expertise and a deep commitment to t works for working people. Join us in welcoming her, and stay tuned for more.
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The Century Foundation
@TCFdotorg
Oct 20
Today is Disabled Women’s Equal Pay Day.

Did you know that disabled women workers are typically paid 56 cents for every dollar paid to nondisabled men?

At TCF, we're working on developing the policies we need to ensure disability and poverty no longer go hand in hand— to make ity for disabled people in the United States: tcf.org/content/report…
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Groundwork Collaborative
@Groundwork
Oct 20
The scariest thing Americans face this Halloween won’t be a haunted house, but the price tags in the candy aisle.

🚨NEW: We and @TCFdotorg found Halloween candy prices are up 15.3% – a staggering 4x overall inflation.
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The Century Foundation
@TCFdotorg
Oct 20
👻 The scariest thing about Halloween this year might be the price of candy.

Our new report w/ @Groundwork shows candy prices are up 15.3%, 4x faster than overall inflation, and 40% of parents with kids under 18 plan to take on debt for Halloween costs: go.tcf.org/Halloween
Halloween candy prices are up 15.3% under Trump, rising four times faster than overall inflation. Text encourages readers to learn how Trump’s policies are making Halloween more expensive at go.tcf.org/Halloween. Three carved pumpkins sit against a dark background above The Century Foundation and Groundwork Collaborative logos.A table compares Halloween candy prices in 2026 and 2025 across 10 products. Mondelez Sour Gummy Candy Variety Pack prices rose the most, by 39.1%, from $3.02 to $4.20. Hershey Seasonal Peanut Butter Cups rose 23.4%, from $6.67 to $8.23. Across all 10 products, average prices increased 15.3%. The Century Foundation and Groundwork Collaborative logos appear alongside a link to the full report at go.tcf.org/Halloween.
Candy corn decorates the top of a light blue background. Large purple text states that 40% of parents with children under 18 plan to take on debt to cover Halloween costs this year. A highlighted message reads, “Families shouldn’t have to go into debt just to celebrate Halloween.” The Century Foundation and Groundwork Collaborative logos appear alongside a link to the full report at go.tcf.org/Halloween.Infographic showing price increases for Halloween candy, including a 23% rise for peanut butter cups, 39% for sour gummy candy, and 19% for chocolate variety packs.
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Center for American Progress
@amprog
Oct 20
Today is Disabled Women's Equal Pay Day!

Too many disabled women are forced to live in poverty by asset limits and work requirements that restrict access to lifesaving programs like Medicaid, home health care, and SNAP. #DWEPD #MoreWithLess
Graphic for Disabled Women's Equal Pay Day on October 20. Bold white text reads "DISABLED WOMEN'S EQUAL PAY DAY" with an equals sign embedded in the letter "Q". Below it, the text reads "WE DO MORE WITH LE$$" above a calendar illustration showing October 20.
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The Century Foundation
@TCFdotorg
Oct 19
We were featured on @CNBC!

Their segment, "Squawk Box," featured TCF’s research on how debt payments are eating into workers’ income gains.

Watch here: cnbc.com/video/2026/10/…
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