We’ve got mail! And, lots of questions about inflation from listeners. Today, we’ll explain why interest rates cuts may be on the horizon even amid a booming economy; the relationship between the minimum wage and inflation; and what leap day means for your paycheck. Plus, Kai and Kimberly get a special delivery!
Here’s everything we talked about today:
- “Why Cut Interest Rates in an Economy This Strong? A Big Question Confronts the Fed” from The New York Times
- “Personal Income and Outlays, January 2024” from Bureau of Economic Analysis
- “Characteristics of minimum wage workers, 2020” from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- “How does leap year affect your paycheck?” from Marketplace
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