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So would a U.S. default really be that bad? Yes – And here’s why
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WASHINGTON (NPR) — The debt ceiling and default debate can feel a little bit like Groundhog’s day: Same drama, different year. And, of course, the same warnings everywhere: That a… Read More
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‘You forget to eat’: How Ozempic went from diabetes medicine to blockbuster diet drug
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WASHINGTON (NPR) – The Oscars: The moment when Hollywood’s most famous and glamorous gather to accept awards and show off their couture. “Everybody looks great,” remarked host Jimmy Kimmel, walking… Read More
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The cutting edge solution to rising debt? Paying in cash
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Meet the new personal finance revolution: cash. A growing number of Gen Z and Millennial debtors are getting a handle on their finances by spending actual… Read More