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President Trump has taken sweeping action to implement his agenda since beginning his second term.

That includes laying off thousands of

federal workers from the nation's largest employer, the federal government, moving to overhaul

the student loan repayment system by limiting access to certain repayment plans, and placing 25%

tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and Canada, which he just as quickly suspended, though not before

the stock market fell. All of this has created a sense of economic uncertainty, but what does it

mean for you? Joining us after the break is Michelle Singletary. She's a personal finance expert and

columnist for The Washington Post. We discuss how you can manage your finances during times of economic and

political change. I'm Jen White. You're listening to the 1A podcast where we get to the heart of the

story. Stay with us. We've got a lot to get to you.

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