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Advice for navigating a volatile economy
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The U.S. economy is in flux. And for millions of Americans, a new line item in their budget includes repaying federal student loans.
Making ends meet isn't just tough for student loan borrowers. Groceries cost a lot more now than they did in 2020. Tariff disputes make it difficult to plan future purchases and they can make it harder to find everyday items at affordable prices.
Housing — whether it's your mortgage or rent — remains expensive.
And the job market — well that's tough, too.
Unpredictable inflation, added expenses, a volatile stock market – the health of the U.S. economy is anything but certain right now. How can you manage?
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This episode was produced by Brianna Scott. It was edited by Sarah Handel, Courtney Dorning and Nadia Lancy. NPR's Rachel Treisman contributed reporting. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
