Economic Indicators
Tap each card to see how it hits your wallet
Inflation (CPI)
2.4%
When prices rise, every dollar you earn buys less. This affects groceries, gas, clothing — everything.
Federal Interest Rate
4.25%
rate controls what banks charge to borrow money. Your and rates are tied to this.
Youth Unemployment (16–24)
8.9%
Young workers face more than double the national rate. Entry-level roles get cut first when the market tightens.
OC Average Rent
$2,100/mo
A studio in Orange County averages $2,100/month — up 3.8% from last year. At , rent eats nearly your entire paycheck.