About 70% of working parents say their pay isn't keeping up with rising expenses.
Recession fears have many wondering whether a return-to-office crackdown might be around the corner.
History shows that the complaint often is heard whenever the U.S. faces hard times.
The average for a 30-year loan was 4.67%, up from 4.42% last week.
A severe housing shortage and surging demand for homes are expected to keep the market hot.
The average monthly payment on a $300,000 loan is now $1,460, up from $1,209 in January 2021.
It was the second straight jump in borrowing costs, tracking a surge in yields for 10-year Treasurys.
Costs for 30-year loans hit a more than two-year high of 3.69% last week.
Borrowing costs resumed their upward climb after holding relatively steady for about a month.