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| Do cellphone bans in schools compromise student safety in emergencies? | | | | | | | | Richer, Wiser, Happier | Behind on your credit card bills this November? 3 options to consider: The holiday season is approaching, but for many Americans, the excitement is being overshadowed by their issues with mounting credit card debt. Right now, the average person owes nearly $8,000 on their credit cards and that's happening at a time when economic challenges, like inflated housing, groceries and gas costs, are pushing many household budgets to their limits. This perfect storm of elevated credit card balances and budgetary challenges has created a concerning cycle of debt that's hard to break free from. |
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| Is 'rate chasing' worth it?: After years of raising interest rates to combat high inflation, the Federal Reserve recently began lowering the federal funds rate. While this is good news for borrowers, eager savers may not be as appreciative. With savings account interest rates falling in response to a lower federal funds rate, those who've been enjoying high returns on their savings may be tempted to switch banks to secure the best rates they can find. | | | | | | | Get In The Inbox of 100K+ American Centrist Readers | Advertise with American Centrist to get your brand in front of thousands of unbiased Americans who are always looking for their next interesting product. | | | Why American Centrist? The #1 No Spin News Media! American Centrism is a political ideology that aims to find common ground between the left and the right. It's like ordering a pizza with toppings that everyone can agree on - except pineapple, because we all know that's just wrong. | Help Share American Centrist | Wouldn't the world be a better place if more people read fact-focused, unbiased news? Take a minute to share this digest with your friends–they'll thank you for it! | | Send us your feedback atNews@americancentrist.com and help us stay as the #1 no spin newsletter. We're ready to listen. | Hey there, my wonderful American Centrist friends! I hope this day finds you all feeling as fabulous as you look. If you're feeling a little bit drained from the week, don't worry - we'll get through this together. | |
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