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As of December, prices across all goods and services had risen more in a single year than they had in nearly 40 years. The impact of that 7% increase stands to hurt already-vulnerable Americans the hardest. A 7% markup can leave high earners unfazed. Others with even some savings and discretionary income can take action. Elizabeth Renter writes for NerdWallet.
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The early days of Airbnb, like the early days of the internet, were full of promise. Here was a way for travelers to see the world while meeting hosts and enjoying authentic experiences, all on a shoestring. Yet this promise, like the promise of the internet itself, has been corrupted by greed, lack of competition. Sam Kemmis writes for NerdWallet. Email: skemmis@nerdwallet.com.
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