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Wanna see a trick? Give us any topic and we can tie it back to the economy. At Planet Money, we explore the forces that shape our lives and bring you along for the ride. Don't just understand the ...
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Understanding Total Return Swaps: Definition, Function, and Examples

Lucas Downey is the co-founder of MoneyFlows, and an Investopedia Academy instructor. Michael Boyle is an experienced financial professional with more than 10 years working with financial planning, ...
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Planet Money

October 31, 2025 • This week’s SNAP crisis is just a preview. Tucked inside the giant tax-cut and spending bill signed by President Donald Trump this summer are enormous cuts to SNAP: Who qualifies, ...