The majority of Americans wrongly believe that the US is in a recession and that the stock market is down; here's why there's a disconnect.

Yahoo Finance’s Wealth helps you manage your financial life from retirement planning to preparing your taxes.

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01:10-Market check

13:46-How freelancers find financial success in an uncertain economy

23:03-What new housing data says about the summer home buying season

28:58-How regulations can help buy-now-pay-later users

39:24-Americans navigate financial concerns

Yahoo Finance's Wealth is hosted by Brad Smith.

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