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Government shutdown guide: From SNAP benefits to Social Security, 8 key ways your money could be impacted
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Will the U.S. economy soon be in a recession? It's the trillion-dollar question that even experts don't know the answer to. Here's how to prepare for a potential downturn, and how one could impact you.
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