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September and the usual squeeze

SAPO Notícias28 August 2026 at 00:04

The article addresses the financial difficulties faced by many Portuguese families, especially in September, a month when multiple expenses pile up — rent, loan installments, electricity, gas and water bills, food, transport and health. Although on paper the budget may seem balanced, in reality many families see their money run out well before the end of the month, highlighting a recurring economic squeeze.

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