cons

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Both McIver and Poles say they have clients weighing up the financial pros and cons of living on either side of the border, and often talk about the implications of their own choices.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The key questions: What are the pros and cons of each, and which is better — a loan or a withdrawal?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Although December’s directive capped off months of uncertainty after Trump earlier in 2025 suggested he was weighing the pros and cons of a policy change, the development didn’t serve as ammunition to the stocks.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The president spent most of the afternoon holed up with key aides in the Oval Office, taking calls and listening to pros and cons of the proposal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“Nah, Bea does perms in her kitchen. But there’s a barbershop for the cons in the cell house. Come on!”

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko