You've probably felt it in your wallet. Rent keeps climbing while paychecks don't quite keep pace. It's tough out there, especially if you're trying to make ends meet on a modest income. Let's be real ...

After years of staying flat or declining, U.S. median rent prices surged by nearly 3 percent last month to $1,790, according to the latest data by Redfin—the highest increase since December 2022. It ...