Economy Shaky Economy Rattles Gens X, Y February 29, 2008 Continued news about the wobbly U.S. economy has finally gotten the attention of people just starting out. Anya Kamentz, Yahoo's Generation Debt columnist, says everyone has something to lose. Shaky Economy Rattles Gens X, Y Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/87792118/87792095" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Economy Sellers Look for Spring Thaw in Housing Market February 29, 2008 Spring is a critical season for those looking to sell their homes. Jonathan Clements, personal finance columnist at The Wall Street Journal, talks to Renee Montagne about whether spring will bring a thaw in the housing market. Sellers Look for Spring Thaw in Housing Market Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/87792407/87792363" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Economy Oil Surpasses $103 a Barrel February 29, 2008 The price of oil passed $103 a barrel for the first time Friday as persistent weakness in the U.S. dollar and the prospect of lower interest rates attracted fresh money to the oil market. Oil Surpasses $103 a Barrel Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/87792404/87792362" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Economy Dollar Hits New Low as Economic Woes Continue February 29, 2008 The U.S. dollar hit an all-time low against the Euro on Thursday. The dollar's slide followed comments by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke that he's prepared to lower interest rates again. Dollar Hits New Low as Economic Woes Continue Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/87792401/87792361" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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A Portfolio Check-Up During Tough Times February 28, 2008 David Gardner, co-founder of the Motley Fool, talks about how to navigate the stock market in today's turbulent economy. He also checks in on the $10,000 imaginary dollars in Neal Conan's fantasy stock portfolio. Is it time to reconsider Talk of the Nation's investments? Listen to this 'Talk of the Nation' topic Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/87767857/87767852" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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What Does 'Stagflation' Mean for You? February 28, 2008 On Thursday, President Bush addressed concerns about the country's sluggish economy. As higher oil prices, foreclosures and the weakened dollar make headlines, the word "stagflation" has started floating around. What does it all mean for your finances? Listen to this 'Talk of the Nation' topic Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/87767854/87767851" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Business The Dollar Weak, New York Stores Turns to the Euro February 28, 2008 Shopkeepers in New York City have started accepting the currency of the European Union, as the American dollar remains weak and tourists jet in for bargains. The Dollar Weak, New York Stores Turns to the Euro Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/87381288/87350288" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Raiding Your 401(k) to Pay the Bills February 27, 2008 More people are dipping into their 401(k) retirement accounts to get by. Wall Street Journal personal finance columnist Jonathan Clements explores who's doing it and the risks they're taking. Raiding Your 401(k) to Pay the Bills Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/55169288/55129288" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Economy Oil Prices Hover Over $100 a Barrel February 27, 2008 The price of a barrel of oil hit $100.88 on the New York Mercantile at the end of trading Tuesday. Prices rose even higher in overseas trading. Analysts point to rising global demand and concerns over supply. Oil Prices Hover Over $100 a Barrel Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/54929288/54908288" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Economy Lenders: Bankruptcy Bill Will Hurt Homeowners February 27, 2008 Senate Democrats are seeking to change bankruptcy laws with a bill that would allow judges to change the terms of mortgage loans during bankruptcy proceedings. Lenders say it would ultimately hurt homeowners by raising loan costs for all. Lenders: Bankruptcy Bill Will Hurt Homeowners Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/54917288/54901288" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Should You Take the Buyout? February 26, 2008 Ford Motor Company is currently offering its employees buyouts that include $140,000 or college tuition plans. Buyouts are a standard way for a company to reduce its work force. Have you ever been offered a buyout? What did you do? Listen to this 'Talk of the Nation' topic Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/33363288/33359288" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Economy Stocks Climb as Ambac, MBIA Keep Ratings February 26, 2008 Stock prices rallied Monday as Standard and Poor's affirmed the AAA rating of bond insurers Ambac Financial Group and MBIA. Investors feared a downgrade of the bond insurers' ratings could trigger the forced selling of bonds, leading to more losses for troubled banks. Stocks Climb as Ambac, MBIA Keep Ratings Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/19357342/19357305" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Law Insurance Executives Convicted on Fraud Charges February 26, 2008 Five former insurance executives, including a top official from AIG and a former CEO of insurance giant General Re, were convicted on federal charges Monday. Prosecutors say they schemed to improperly inflate AIG's financial numbers. Insurance Executives Convicted on Fraud Charges Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/19357339/19357304" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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News A Site's New Tack: Walking Away from Mortgage February 25, 2008 An online company is trying to convince some homeowners that losing their home might not be so bad. The Web site, youwalkaway.com, features pictures of happy families; it urges stressed-out homeowners to "use our proven method to Walk Away." A Site's New Tack: Walking Away from Mortgage Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/19346659/19346620" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Amid Bad News, Homeowners Meet with Lenders February 25, 2008 Sales of existing homes fell again in January, marking the sixth month of declines in a row. The median price of those homes also fell, to just over $200,000 — down more than 4 percent from a year ago. In an effort to hold down the rising number of foreclosures, lenders are reaching out to borrowers. Amid Bad News, Homeowners Meet with Lenders Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/19346655/19346619" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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