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Feb 2024
11m 5s

Money News: Capitalize on New Car Price ...

NerdWallet Personal Finance
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Learn why now may be a good time to be in the market for a new car and why two industries are outliers in job layoffs. Why did new car prices drop in January? What’s driving layoffs in tech and media — and what does it mean for other jobs? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski discuss car prices and a recent surge in layoffs, particularly in the tech and media ... Show More
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