Good morning! It’s Daniel de Visé with your Daily Money.

Homeownership has long been known as a tool for lifting Americans into the middle class. Now, a new report highlights ways renting burdens many households, hindering them from financial stability and wealth creation.

The Aspen Institute report cites cash-flow concerns and challenges with savings and creditworthiness as issues for renters, Andrea Riquier reports.

Here's her story.

Don't get too comfortable up there

Your next Southwest Airlines flight may feel subtly different.

Starting Wednesday, flight attendants will begin preparing cabins for landing at an altitude of 18,000 feet instead of the current 10,000 feet, Eve Chen reports. 

That means in-flight cabin service will end about 10 minutes earlier than it does now. Passengers will have to raise their seatbacks and stow their tray tables sooner.

Here's why the carrier made the change.

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Social media is in an uproar over an Olive Garden customer who reportedly found mysterious black lettering on a breadstick.

On Nov. 16, the TikTok user shared a photo of said breadstick, adorned with the unappetizing message “O K6,” written in black. 

Here's how the restaurant chain responded.

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Daniel de Visé covers personal finance for USA Today.