Money
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Navient Settlement Checks: Which Borrowers Will Get Payments
Student loan borrowers across the country are receiving unexpected checks in the mail, with some checks totaling up to $2,000.…
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The Economics of Scarcity and the UNC-Duke Basketball Game (with Michael Munger)
Today, on January 4th, 2026, EconTalk host Russ Roberts welcomes back Michael Munger for his 51st appearance on the show.…
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Gas prices edge higher with Brent crude remaining above $100 per barrel
Gasoline prices saw a slight increase on Monday as Brent crude remained above $100 per barrel, largely due to the…
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Gas prices edge higher with Brent crude remaining above $100 per barrel
Gasoline prices saw a slight increase on Monday as Brent crude oil remained above $100 per barrel. This rise in…
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Iran war is making it harder for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates
As Americans eagerly anticipate lower borrowing costs, the current geopolitical landscape may prolong their wait. The ongoing conflict in Iran…
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Trump signals possible delay to Beijing summit as U.S. pressures China to help reopen Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump is considering delaying his upcoming trip to China in light of ongoing tensions surrounding the reopening…
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Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz leaves Seattle as local lawmakers mull millionaire tax
Former Starbucks chief executive Howard Schultz recently announced in a LinkedIn post that he and his wife are relocating from…
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What is XMoney, Elon Musk’s new digital payments platform?
Elon Musk’s latest venture, XMoney, is set to revolutionize the digital payments space. The platform, an offshoot of the social…
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As pennies begin to disappear, states grappling with “rounding” problem for cash purchases
In the wake of the discontinuation of penny production in the United States, several states are taking action to address…
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Trump raises China stakes with Section 301 trade probe before Beijing Xi meeting
The United States and China are gearing up for a high-stakes summit in Beijing, with tensions escalating as the U.S.…
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