Show Notes
The sticker shock on everything from gas to food to housing continues to push Americans into tough choices about how to stretch their money.
We heard from hundreds of listeners during a show last month focused on how they are experiencing the current economy — and answered their questions about managing finances in this moment. In fact, we heard from so many… that we’re doing it again.
We invited a new panel of experts to help answer your questions about money and the economy.
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