Advice for navigating a volatile economy

The U S economic activity is in flux And for millions of Americans a new line item in their budget includes repaying federal trainee loans Making ends meet isn't just tough for scholar loan borrowers Groceries cost a lot more now than they did in Tariff disputes make it tough to plan future purchases and they can make it harder to find everyday items at affordable prices Housing whether it's your mortgage or rent remains expensive And the job sector well that's tough too Unpredictable inflation added expenses a volatile stock realm the strength of the U S market is anything but certain right now How can you manage For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This sign up for Consider This via Apple Podcasts or at plus npr org Email us at considerthis npr org Image credit Brandon Bell