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Don't Expect Inflated Prices to Go Down Soon
“The best we can hope for is a slowdown in price growth, not so much a decline,” says Kayla Bruun, economic analyst at Morning Consult. She joined LX News to explain how inflation affects you.
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Here's How to Save More When Inflation Makes Your Money Count Less
During inflation, here’s how consumers can adjust their spending and saving strategies to help lessen the impact that inflation has on the value of their money.
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Don't ‘Waste Your Money' on a Waist Trainer
TODAY writer and fitness coach Stephanie Mansour joins LX News to explain which fitness products are worth checking out, and which are better left out of your cart.
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4 Rare Coins Worth Millions to Be Displayed in Schaumburg
Four famed U.S. coins valued together at $1.16 million — and insured for $19 million — are joining forces for a public showcasing in Schaumburg next week.
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How to Raise Your Credit Score
If you have bad credit, it can be difficult to get a loan. In part 2 of our Surviving Capitalism series, we break down how to find your credit score and what you can do to raise it.
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Living Paycheck to Paycheck in 1 of the Most Pricey Counties
Ieman Marouf is a first-generation Egyptian American, and a single mom of two. She works as a medical assistant in Reston, Virginia, part of Fairfax County — one of the priciest counties in the nation. For our “Standing Still” photo series, Marouf talked to NBCLX contributor Valerie Plesch about making ends meet, getting back on her feet after catching COVID-19...
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What Joe Biden Can (and Can't) Do About Inflation
The U.S. is dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, a worker shortage and soaring prices. NBCLX Political Editor Noah Pransky breaks down what’s causing these complex issues, and what the Biden White House is able to do about them.
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These Are the World's Most Expensive Cities (But We Still Dream of Living in One)
The Economist Intelligence Unit recently released its list of the world’s most expensive cities, based on prices for over 200 goods and services in that city. Hosts Eric, Jobeth and Nik Z show us which pricy city they’d like to live in most, and EIU’s Ana Nichols tells us more about how the rankings are calculated.
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Student Loan Payments Are Restarting, and We're Not Ready
If you owe federal student loans and you haven’t checked out repayment plans or your new loan servicer, time is ticking. Those plans can help you avoid a payment if you don’t have income – and meanwhile Washington continues to debate student loan relief, CNBC’s Sharon Epperson explains.
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How Marriott Made Millions From ‘Resort Fees' at Checkout
The District of Columbia attorney general alleges the hotel chain “advertises room prices … without any intent to sell them for the price advertised.” NBCLX Political Editor Noah Pransky explains.
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Why Are My Grocery Store Shelves Not Full?
There are shortages at some grocery stores because of a lack of packing materials like aluminum and cardboard, plus production delays, says Oklahoma State University professor Rodney Holcomb. Holcomb is optimistic things will improve – and says our host Eric Alvarez doesn’t need to panic-buy all the Lunchables to make lunch for his kids.
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Property Graveyards Are Full of Unclaimed Money: Here's How to Find Them
According to the National Association of Unclaimed Property, one in 10 Americans has money or property they don’t even know about. Here’s how you can locate forgotten funds and use escheatment to bring them back to life – and into your wallet.
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Fed Reviews Ethics Policies After Prolific Trading Uncovered
The Federal Reserve is reviewing the ethics policies that cover the financial holdings of its senior officials in the wake of disclosures that two regional Fed presidents engaged in extensive trading last year.
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Reviews Tell Us How to Feel About a Product, But Can We Trust Them?
Not all reviews are created equal. Some are scientific but others come from people paid to talk about the product or who receive it for free. Here’s some background that will help you know how to spot a good review the next time you buy.
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Customer Reviews Can Make or Break a Business
Not too long ago, people went to the store and once they found a product, if they had any questions about it, they had to ask someone who worked in the store. But today’s shoppers outsource this skill to total strangers. We just read the reviews.
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Save, or Spend? What You Should Do With Child Tax Credit Payments
The hundreds of dollars a month from child tax credit payments could go a long way – you could use it for expenses now or even prevent credit card debt during the holiday season. Personal finance expert Catherine Alford discusses the options.
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Noticed the Prices of Cars and Lumber Went Up? This is Why
The world’s supply chains were not built to factor in major delays. Shortages and price spikes are the result.
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Why Are Lumber and Chlorine in Short Supply?
From wood to computer chips, consumers are facing shipping delays and price spikes because of shortages and other supply chain issues. NBCLX Storyteller Eric Rodriguez explains why the world’s supply chains were unable to weather the pandemic.
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What You Need to Know About Interest Rates and Your Mortgage
Interest rates take the elevator up, and the stairs down. CNBC’s Bertha Coombs explains how changes in the interest affect saving money for a down payment and when you should get a mortgage for a home.
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Prime Day is Almost Over. Deal Events From Walmart, Target and Others Aren't
There’s still time to get some deals on the 2nd day of Prime Day. But Amazon’s biggest competitors like Target and Walmart will have deals longer into the week as they try to compete. Sara Rathner from Nerdwallet explains how you can save even more, and spend responsibly.