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. Gas prices dropped a bit last month, but Minnesotans are 

, about $1.50 more per gallon than last summer. New car prices are also up 11 percent over 2021.

The Federal Reserve has stepped in to slow inflation by raising interest rates, but some experts worry that may lead to higher unemployment and a recession.

MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with three financial experts about the uncertain economy and how to stretch your dollars so you can be ready for what may come next.

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Food, gas and rent costs are rising. But if the government fights inflation by raising interest rates it could lead to more unemployment. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with three money experts about how to make sense of the economy and stretch your dollars so you’re ready for what may come next.

MPR News with Angela Davis - Food, gas and rent costs are rising. But if the government fights inflation by raising interest rates it could lead to more unemployment.  MPR News host Angela Davis talks with three money experts about how to make sense of the economy and stretch your dollars so you’re ready for what may come next.

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