As prices rise, so too does our credit reliance
This episode of Marketplace examines the fragile state of the U.S. consumer economy, where rising credit card usage masks deepening financial strain, especially among lower-income households, while also exploring AI’s impact on insurance jobs, Mexico’s push for domestic electric vehicle p
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