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Money Archive

Archives for September 2023

What happened to the family doctor?
Health Care

Primary care is the foundation of American medicine — and it’s withering.

By Dylan Scott
Why so many people are paying to get their paychecks
Future Perfect

Meet wage access apps — or payday loans by another name.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris
Money
What a summer of hellish flights taught us about flying nowWhat a summer of hellish flights taught us about flying now
Money

Easy air travel is a thing of the past.

By Whizy Kim
Offered a bonus at work? Ask for a raise instead
Money

One-time checks are a little bit bogus.

By Emily Stewart
Will I just keep spending more and more money forever?
Even Better

How to cope with both inflation and lifestyle creep.

By Nicole Dieker Finley
Economy
The US economy still seems to be avoiding a recessionThe US economy still seems to be avoiding a recession
Economy

The US added 187,000 jobs over the last month. It’s more than expected.

By Nicole Narea