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Jun 2024
17m 17s

The "New" Meaning of Inflation and How I...

NerdWallet Personal Finance
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Understand the evolving definition of inflation, potential changes to medical debt reporting and their impact on your finances. Why does the consumer’s perception of inflation differ from the economist’s perspective? How does this shift in understanding impact our economy? Hosts Sean Pyles and Anna Helhoski talk about the gap between how regular people and ... Show More
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