What the Fed Rate Hike Means for You
What the Fed Rate Hike Means for You  
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Published On: Thu Sep 17 2026
Description: The Federal Reserve raises interest rates for the first time since 2023. A new report shows the government paid employees $9.5 billion not to work last year. And conjoined two-year-old twins are successfully separated in St. Louis.  AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices