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Issue of September 9, 2026

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The Weekly Entry

Sun · 7 a.m. CT

The flagship. Cat Lindgren’s letter, three pieces from the week, and the Correspondence — the letters readers send and the answers they get. About six minutes.

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Index

Wed

The week in research, policy and prices affecting households, compiled by our research editor. Every item links to the primary source. Under two minutes.

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Questions

What is in the Weekly Entry?
The editor's Sunday letter, three pieces from the week, and the week's Correspondence. It goes out at 7 a.m. Central and takes about six minutes to read.
What is Index?
A Wednesday roundup of research, policy and prices that will affect how households run — school calendars, childcare rules, benefit cliffs. Every item links to the primary document rather than to coverage of it.
Do the newsletters carry advertising?
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