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Marketplace · September 7, 2026 · 00:25:49

As prices rise, so too does our credit reliance

As inflation outpaces wage growth, many Americans are leaning on credit to cover expenses, but a potential Fed rate hike could increase those borrowing costs. The episode also explores AI-driven job losses in finance, Mexico's push into domestic electric car production, the economic impact of pilgrimage tourism on the Camino de Santiago, and one former firefighter's financial reflections as a stay-at-home dad.

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Consumers Turn to Credit as Inflation Outpaces Wages
With prices rising faster than paychecks, Americans are increasingly relying on credit cards and loans to manage day-to-day spending.
AI Blamed for Job Losses in Finance and Insurance
Job cuts in the finance and insurance sectors are being attributed in part to artificial intelligence, though it is not the only factor.

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