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The headline number moves in a single afternoon. The money in your accounts moves on a much slower, more uneven schedule — and understanding the lag is most of the advantage.
THRYV Money Desk · July 24, 2026 · 7 min read
A monthly price release contains one number everybody quotes and several that actually explain what is happening. Here is the order in which to read them.
The decision is usually framed as a forecast. It is better treated as a question about how much payment uncertainty your household can absorb.
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