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Kansas City Fed President | Personal Finance & Pandemic

By Steve Kraske,
Danie Alexander, Mackenzie Martin
Published June 15, 2020 at 3:01 PM CDT
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People throughout Kansas City are taking a financial hit because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Segment 1, beginning at 4:24: Checking in on the national economy

The Federal Reserve has been busy trying to get the economy back on track after major setbacks caused by the coronavirus pandemic. It's clear the dust won't be settling anytime soon, so what can we expect going forward?

Segment 2, beginning at 32:37: Personal finance strategies for the pandemic

The coronavirus has caused financial hits for many people, but the Smart Money Experts have advice for how to weather a long period of economic uncertainty. They suggest focusing on setting priories and finding new ways to get money flowing.

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Steve Kraske
When I host Up To Date each morning at 9, my aim is to engage the community in conversations about the Kansas City area’s challenges, hopes and opportunities. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the day’s most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Reach me at steve@kcur.org or on Twitter @stevekraske.
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Danie Alexander
As senior producer of Up To Date, I want our listeners to hear familiar and new voices that shine light on the issues and challenges facing the myriad communities KCUR serves, and to expose our audiences to the wonderful and the creative in the Kansas City area. Just as important to me is an obligation to mentor the next generation of producers to ensure that the important conversations continue. Reach me at alexanderdk@kcur.org.
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Mackenzie Martin
Mackenzie Martin is a senior podcast producer at KCUR Studios and host of the podcast, A People's History of Kansas City. Contact her at mackenzie@kcur.org.
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