I love learning about history, so I was happy this week to read about America’s past experience with postal banking, a suddenly hot topic in the run-up to the 2020 election. Read Casey Bond’s breakdown below to learn what postal banking is and how it might help our economy recover today. Plus, don’t forget to take the single-question, science-backed personality test that’ll help you learn about your own personal work style.

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Are you extra tired these days? Working during the coronavirus pandemic is draining enough on its own; working against your personality type may be compounding all those feelings of exhaustion or burnout. Researchers have classified two different work personality types based on individual preferences for boundaries between home and work — and there’s one simple question that helps you determine which personality type you are.

Deal With It

In a world seemingly dominated by shiny startups and flashy brands, the United States Postal Service may seem like a dusty relic of years past. But what if your local post office could do much more than sell you stamps? As November’s presidential election looms, more attention is being focused on postal banking and how it could help our economy. Here’s a look at the potential benefits of postal banking, which once achieved considerable success in the U.S., and why some experts say we haven’t yet brought it back.

Pro Tip:

It’s a good time to renegotiate private student loan debt, as defaulting on your loans can lead to pretty serious consequences from poor credit to wage garnishment. But before you place the call, learn why saying one little word — “default” — maybe be the key to successfully negotiating a new arrangement with your lender.

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