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The $91 Billion Question 07

The $91 Billion Question

Consumer spending is up. Savings are down. Corporate earnings are at record highs. But what happens when Americans hit 100% of their disposable income?

Feb 22, 2026 2:30
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The Box Nobody Checks 06

The Box Nobody Checks

There's a box on every form that nobody reads. But checking it could change everything. The data tells a different story than the headlines.

Feb 21, 2026 2:30
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The 78 Million Jobs Nobody's Talking About 05

The 78 Million Jobs Nobody's Talking About

While headlines focus on tech layoffs, there's a massive employment shift happening that nobody's covering. The numbers tell a surprising story.

Feb 20, 2026 2:30
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The Wage Paradox - economy and jobs 04

The Wage Paradox

Maria got hired in two weeks. Her parents say the economy is terrible. Wages are beating inflation for 12 straight months — but 67% of Americans call the economy "poor." The numbers don't lie. But they don't tell the whole truth either.

Feb 19, 2026 2:05
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The 898,000 Missing Jobs - employment data 03

The 898,000 Missing Jobs

The Bureau of Labor Statistics just admitted they overcounted jobs by nearly a million. The "soft landing" was softer than anyone knew — because it was a crash landing with good PR.

Feb 18, 2026 1:45
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The 393-Hour Degree - college costs 02

The 393-Hour Degree

Harold paid off his 1985 tuition with a summer job. Derek needs nine months. The degree didn't lose value. The math changed.

Feb 17, 2026 1:35
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The $6 Billion Question 01

The $6 Billion Question

Markets opened strong. Then reality set in. What happens when the numbers don't match the narrative?

Feb 16, 2026 2:30
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