The Business News Headlines & More 1 August 2019

The Fed, as expected, cut interest rates yesterday and the stock market was rattled. Today it's a much different story but still there is confusion as to what comes next.  We'll lead with that story. Also today:

• Americans LOVE their trucks and GM is so very happy;
• IBM fires thousands to look more "cool" and "trendy"?
• Guess what...Podcasts lift Spotify;
• Seems you like tacos and fried chicken;
• Wasteful spending got you? We've got some ideas to curb it.

Those stories and a conversation with Steve McCullough from Iowa Student Loan about student debt. While so many people are awash in student debt there are some solid answers on how to avoid that financial trap and we'll break them down in this segment. Click here to listen! 

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