In this critical election year, Yahoo! News is putting citizens at the forefront by following the personal stories of six struggling families. From jobs to healthcare to taxes, we will capture the national debate over our biggest challenges by following the experiences of these families as they strive for the American Dream.
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Episode 11: Hard Times for Hometown Hardware

It's been a month since Farnoosh Torabi met with Bill. Now Bill's got a new plan to jumpstart sales. More »Episode 11: Hard Times for Hometown Hardware

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Family Fun Day at The Petting …

Budget Mom Erin finds an inexpensive way to bring nature to her kids. More »Family Fun Day at The Petting …

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Baby #3: A Boy or Girl for …

Kyle and Krystal wait with baited to breath to see if their third child will be a boy … More »Baby #3: A Boy or Girl for …

ANGIE CLARK: I totally understand what Erin is going through. I think she is doing the best she can with what she has. There is only so much a person can do.

NANCY SHELMON: Farnoosh was telling her what she already knows, but she needs to act on it.

LINDA EMENS: Like you, I desired to help people but I needed to start with me first. You will overcome anything.

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