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• Replay: What is a credit card, and how does it work?

  Today, we’re taking it way back to Bridget and Ryan’s first episode together. They’ll work on answering a question that quite a few listeners were wondering about: What are credit cards, besides little pieces of plastic with chips in them? We’ll learn how grownups use credit cards in the first place, and some potential pitfalls of swiping. Then things really get out of hand when the ghost pirates show up. Check out the tipsheet for this episode for some ways you can keep the conversation about credit cards going at home.This episode is sponsored by Greenlight. Sign up for Greenlight today at greenlight.com/million.

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• Let the vote-a-rama begin!

  We’ve been a bit obsessed with the GOP’s budget bill lately. And with a Senate vote expected any day now, we’re keeping a close eye on the debate. We’ll break down how the GOP is playing with the numbers to make the bill look less costly on paper than it actually is. Plus, Gen Z’s not just good at memes and TikTok, they’re better at saving for retirement than millllenials. So how’d they do it? And a mildly terrifying story with a happy ending! Here’s everything we talked about: “What is a vote-a-rama? Senate vote marathon ahead of Trump legislative package” from USA Today“Senate Republicans reject Democrats' accounting baseline challenge” from POLITICO“A List of Nearly Everything in the Senate G.O.P. Bill, and How Much It Would Cost or Save” from The New York Times“Gen Z, It Turns Out, Is Great at Saving for Retirement” from The New York Times“They sing to remember: The power of memory choirs” from National Geographic“Child reportedly fell overboard on Disney cruise. Her dad jumped in after her.” from USA Today “Heroic Dad Jumps Off Disney Dream to Rescue Overboard Daughter” from CruisehiveQuestions? Thoughts? Suggestions? Email [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART and we just might feature it on the show!

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• SCOTUS’ nationwide injunction decision and the economy

  The Supreme Court today ruled to limit the ability of federal judges to issue nationwide injunctions blocking President Trump’s executive orders. The decision will have major implications for how businesses push back against federal policy in the United States. We’ll get into it. And, American consumers aren’t feeling too hot about the economy. How much do those feelings matter? Plus, we’ll play a round of Half Full/Half Empty!Here’s everything we talked about today:"Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on nationwide injunctions in birthright citizenship case" from SCOTUSblog"America’s Top Consumer-Sentiment Economist Is Worried" from Bloomberg"Opinion | How the N.B.A. and M.L.B. Shattered America’s Sports Culture" from The New York Times"Bumble stumbles as dating apps struggle" from Marketplace"Latest time use survey shows Americans are spending more time at home" from Marketplace"The colleges using ultimate frisbee to boost enrollment" from Marketplace"After a tough decade, American malls are reinventing themselves" from MarketplaceGot a question for the hosts? Email [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

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• All eyes on the inflation data

  It's been a big week for economic data, with key reports on GDP, PCE, retail sales and consumer sentiment numbers. Bloomberg's Kate Davidson and the Wall Street Journal's Greg Ip join “Marketplace” host Kai Ryssdal to discuss the data, what's happening with inflation and how much tariffs are feeding into prices. Also on the show: Disposable income dipped in May. What does this slowdown in income growth mean for the broader economy? Plus, a conversation with Tim Cadogan, CEO of GoFundMe, about the future of charitable giving. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

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• The fight over job training for younger people

  A federal judge has stopped the Labor Department from halting operations at the federal Job Corps program, which gives teenagers and young adults training in trades like construction and car repair. We'll hear about the costs of the program — and the potential costs of cutting it. Plus, economic growth has been revised downward, and a new report finds that home ownership costs are uncomfortably high in nearly 80% of U.S. counties.

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