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Audio: How Uncle Sam's Plan Affects Consumers

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October 21, 2008 RSS Feed Print
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This weekend, I spoke with WTOP about how the government bailout plan affects consumers, including the impact of additional bank account protections, and why having a strong credit score is especially important right now. Listen now, download in iTunes, or subscribe via RSS feed.

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Kimberly Palmer, senior editor for U.S. News & World Report, writes about making smarter financial decisions. She’s the author of Generation Earn: The Young Professional's Guide to Spending, Investing, and Giving Back.

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