Advice for navigating a volatile economy

The U S market is in flux And for millions of Americans a new line item in their budget includes repaying federal pupil loans Making ends meet isn't just tough for participant loan borrowers Groceries cost a lot more now than they did in Tariff disputes make it laborious 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 arena well that's tough too Unpredictable inflation added expenses a volatile stock region the physical condition of the U S economic system 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