Election 2008: Issues Candidates Differ On Relief For Working Families October 31, 2008 • With workers losing jobs or scrambling to retain them, pressures intensify at home, too. What do the presidential nominees propose to ease Americans' work-family tensions? Sizable differences separate the two on issues such as family leave, sick time and child care.
Halloween Tricks And Audio Treats In Tricky Economy, Halloween A Treat For Retailers October 31, 2008 • Despite the scary economy, retailers expect more adults will participate in the holiday this year. Americans are turning Halloween into a weeklong celebration, and they're projected to spend nearly $5.8 billion. That's good news in an otherwise grim economic outlook.
Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets More Lenders Reluctant To Repossess Vehicles October 31, 2008 • Vehicle repossessions are up 10 percent this year, a result of tough economic times and sky-high fuel prices over the summer. Analysts predict about 1.6 million vehicles around the country will be repossessed in 2008. But much like the trend with home foreclosures, many lenders are trying to avoid repossessing vehicles. More Lenders Reluctant To Repossess Vehicles Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96298343/96369292" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Halloween Tricks And Audio Treats Nightmare Before Closing: A Housing Horror Tale October 30, 2008 • Why should one be scared if they find a toilet in the sunroom? This is only one of the lessons a California couple learns when they try to become homeowners for the first time. A bank-owned property in California doesn't require a disclosure form, which makes it easy to miss the ghosts of a home's past. Nightmare Before Closing: A Housing Horror Tale Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96329351/96329325" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets Mortgage Modifications Won't Benefit Everyone October 30, 2008 • With millions facing foreclosure, there's more pressure on mortgage lenders to cut deals with troubled borrowers. One of the toughest challenges is designing a system that helps the greatest number of homeowners without creating what's known as a moral hazard. That means creating a system that doesn't encourage people to stop paying their mortgage, in hopes of cutting a better deal. Mortgage Modifications Won't Benefit Everyone Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96311163/96311149" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets Taking Stock: Investors Go After Good Value October 29, 2008 • The vertiginous drops in the stock market this autumn have kept everyone worried about just how far the market will fall. So, is now the time to buy? NPR asked two seasoned money market managers to weigh in.
Opinion NPR Live Chats Should The U.S. Auto Industry Be Rescued? October 29, 2008 • The auto industry is ailing. Experts are divided about the next step to take. Should the big three --Ford Motor Co., General Motors and Chrysler — be bailed out by the U.S. government?
Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets A New Life For IndyMac Borrowers October 28, 2008 • When the federal government took over IndyMac Bank, Cynthia Hendrix and other consumers with home loans from IndyMac got brand new loans — and a new chance to keep their homes. A New Life For IndyMac Borrowers Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96187049/96206236" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Color of Money Finding Hope For Homeowners October 28, 2008 • The new FHA Hope for Homeowners program is aiming to help people save their homes from foreclosure. But before signing up, there are some costs to consider. Our personal finance contributor breaks down the basics of the program. Finding Hope For Homeowners Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96220023/96219992" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion YR Media The Old College Try, Costing More October 28, 2008 • The global financial crisis is not just hurting investors. It has forced commentator Mia-Sarah Abedullah of Youth Radio to rethink her college plans. She is now considering state schools instead of higher priced universities. The high school junior may be ahead of the game — she's already wondering if she has to mortgage her future on student loans. The Old College Try, Costing More Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96206278/96206237" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets Charlotte, N.C., Struggles As Big Banks Founder October 28, 2008 • A major banking center's biggest employers get caught up in the world's financial mess. Now, the city and its residents must deal with the aftermath. Charlotte, N.C., Struggles As Big Banks Founder Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96192398/96206230" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Economy Investors Diversify Creatively In Bad Economy October 27, 2008 • Though conventional wisdom holds that investors should hold fast to the stocks they have, many nervous investors want to diversify their dwindling holdings with alternatives such as gold, wine, livestock and even classic comic books. Have you made any alternative investments? Investors Diversify Creatively In Bad Economy Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96179371/96184213" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Real Economy Project Wash. Listener Tightens Belt Amid Economic Woes October 27, 2008 • As part of an ongoing series, Day to Day talks with people about how they're weathering tough economic times. Listener Megan Keith of Lake Forest Park, Wash., has drastically tightened her budget, even cutting back on food. Wash. Listener Tightens Belt Amid Economic Woes Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96175819/96175804" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets Furniture Sales Hurt By Slump In Home Sales October 27, 2008 • If the tumultuous economy is this year's top "kitchen-table" issue, that isn't good news for people who sell kitchen tables, coffee tables and other furniture. The furniture industry is experiencing a tough year — September sales were down about 10 percent from a year ago. The mood was glum at the world's largest furniture industry trade show in High Point, N.C. Furniture Sales Hurt By Slump In Home Sales Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96162047/96162026" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets For Some, Housing Crisis Stress Is Unbearable October 27, 2008 • It's only natural to worry as the value of homes and investments falls. But the financial crisis is hitting some people harder than others. In California, where the housing meltdown started early, some of the financial losses are turning into human tragedies. For Some, Housing Crisis Stress Is Unbearable Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96106618/96162036" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
For Some, Housing Crisis Stress Is Unbearable Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96106618/96162036" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript