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Kansas residents are the nation’s most passionate holiday bakers, racking up over 18 hours of holiday baking time during the festive season.
The results emerged in a survey of 5,000 Americans, split evenly across all 50 states, that examined holiday baking trends, habits and approaches this year.
Inflation data released last month revealed that, while the Consumer Price Index overall was up 2.4% year-over-year, the index for shelter had risen 4.9% over the same span. Increasing rent prices have been a major reason why: limited supply and high demand have driven the national rental va… Click for more.U.S. Cities With the Highest Rent Prices
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