by Steve Maugeri
CBS News
Rising prices, stock market fluctuations and new tariffs are leaving many Americans struggling to keep up with their finances.
From grocery costs to insurance hikes, the uncertainty of today’s economy is forcing people to rethink their budgets and spending habits.
Tracking every dollar
For Walter Raser, a retiree living on a fixed income, financial uncertainty has turned budgeting into a daily task.
“This is my place to go in and find the income that I have to fund,” Raser said while reviewing his spreadsheet.