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Emily Stewart

Emily Stewart

Former Senior Correspondent

    Latest articles by Emily Stewart

    Money
    Terrible financial advice is going viral on TikTokTerrible financial advice is going viral on TikTok
    Money

    TikTok is full of dubious personal finance myths. Here are 10 of them, and why you should be wary.

    By Rebecca Jennings and Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Why the MyPillow guy was at the White House, explained as best we canWhy the MyPillow guy was at the White House, explained as best we can
    Politics

    Bedding CEO Mike Lindell isn’t ready to quit Trump just yet.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    $1,400? $2,000? The stimulus checks debate, explained$1,400? $2,000? The stimulus checks debate, explained
    Politics

    Joe Biden wants to add $1,400 to the previous round of stimulus checks. AOC wants a clean $2,000.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid-19 stimulus plan, explainedJoe Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid-19 stimulus plan, explained
    Politics

    Biden has unveiled his opening bid in a proposal to rescue the economy.

    By Emily Stewart
    Corporate America takes away Trump’s toys
    Politics

    America’s elites got what they wanted from Donald Trump. Now they’re walking away.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    A majority of House Republicans voted to reject results from Arizona and PennsylvaniaA majority of House Republicans voted to reject results from Arizona and Pennsylvania
    Politics

    The House certified the election results from Arizona and Pennsylvania, despite objections from over 100 Republicans.

    By Jerusalem Demsas and Emily Stewart
    Politics
    “Buckle up”: Democrats signal they’re ready to go on stimulus“Buckle up”: Democrats signal they’re ready to go on stimulus
    Politics

    The Georgia results make more stimulus much more likely.

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    David Perdue may follow the Trump playbook on Senate election lossDavid Perdue may follow the Trump playbook on Senate election loss
    Politics

    David Perdue is striking a Trump-like tone about the election results in Georgia.

    By Emily Stewart
    Explainers
    The debate over Janet Yellen’s speaking fees, explainedThe debate over Janet Yellen’s speaking fees, explained
    Explainers

    Janet Yellen made $7 million for giving speeches over two years. How big of a deal is that?

    By Emily Stewart
    Politics
    The House has voted to increase stimulus checks to $2,000The House has voted to increase stimulus checks to $2,000
    Politics

    It’s probably dead in the Senate.

    By Emily Stewart