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Thursday

As Stock Market Plunges For Coronavirus Panic, Advisers Say: Stay The Course

The stock market has been plummeting in recent days — on Thursday the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost nearly 1,200 points. Financial advisers are advising clients to not panic and stay the course.

As Stock Market Plunges For Coronavirus Panic, Advisers Say: Stay The Course

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Wednesday

Who Needs A Realtor? iBuyers Pay Instant Cash For Your House

Janet Jenkins used RedfinNow, an iBuyer service, to quickly sell her home near Los Angeles. The company repainted it, spruced it up and put it back on the market for sale. Courtesy of Redfin hide caption

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Business

Who Needs A Realtor? iBuyers Pay Instant Cash For Your House

Companies such as Opendoor, RedfinNow and Zillow will pay cash for your house and buy it quickly. New numbers show these types of sales are growing very quickly, but is it a good idea?

Who Needs A Realtor? iBuyers Pay Instant Cash For Your House

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Tuesday

Dow Drops 1,900 Points In 2 Days As Markets Sell Off On Fears Of Coronavirus Spread

Specialist Meric Greenbaum works at his post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on Tuesday. Stocks slumped and bond prices soared for the second day in a row as fears spread that the widening coronavirus outbreak will put the brakes on the global economy. Richard Drew/AP hide caption

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Business

Dow Drops 1,900 Points In 2 Days As Markets Sell Off On Fears Of Coronavirus Spread

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 879 points. That's on top of Monday's drop, when the Dow tumbled more than 1,000 points.

Dow Drops 1,900 Points In 2 Days As Markets Sell Off On Fears Of Coronavirus Spread

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Saturday

Life Kit: How To Find The Right Mortgage

With rising home prices, many young people think they can't afford homes. But there are alternatives to the traditional 20% down payment, giving more people the opportunity of homeownership.

Life Kit: How To Find The Right Mortgage

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Wednesday

Meet Our Junk Bond!

A logo for Hornbeck Offshore Services, the company from which Team Indicator bought two junk bonds last year. Derick E. Hingle/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption

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Meet Our Junk Bond!

Last year, Team Indicator bought a junk bond! The bond was from a company called Hornbeck Offshore Services. On today's show, we learn more about the company and we check in on our investment.

Meet Our Junk Bond!

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It's Not Just Hospitals That Are Quick To Sue Patients Who Can't Pay

Until very recently, the separate company that runs the emergency department at Nashville General Hospital was continuing to haul patients who couldn't pay medical bills into court. Blake Farmer/WPLN hide caption

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It's Not Just Hospitals That Are Quick To Sue Patients Who Can't Pay

WPLN News

The firm that staffed the emergency room with doctors at Nashville General Hospital was taking more patients to court for unpaid medical bills than any other hospital or practice in the city.

It's Not Just Hospitals That Are Quick To Sue Patients Who Can't Pay

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Tuesday

How to buy a car (without being taken for a ride)
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Life Kit

How to buy a car (without being taken for a ride)

Whether you're a pro at car buying or intimidated by the thought of stepping into a car dealership, there are always ways to play the car-buying game better. This episode will help you strategize to avoid the potential pitfalls when it comes to getting a car loan, so you can drive away with a great deal.

How to buy a car (without being taken for a ride)

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Friday

The CryptoQueen

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The CryptoQueen

A mysterious woman promises a financial revolution. That promise leads to greed, corruption and... a beauty pageant. | Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.

The CryptoQueen

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Thursday

For Rent: Fast Fashion
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The Indicator from Planet Money

For Rent: Fast Fashion

Buy or rent? That's becoming a question for manufacturers of more and more types of products. Now fast fashion brands are trying to get in on the movement, too.

For Rent: Fast Fashion

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Economy

When Your Abandoned Estate Is Possessed By A State, That's Escheat

States are getting more aggressive claiming abandoned property to use for state purposes, a process known as escheat. But sometimes the holdings don't feel so abandoned to the people who own them.

When Your Abandoned Estate Is Possessed By A State, That's Escheat

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Economy

U.S. Credit Card Debt Hits All-Time High, And Overdue Payments Rise For Young People

Credit card debt hit a new all-time high and delinquencies are rising sharply for younger people. Fortunately, most Americans are in much more solid financial shape than before the Great Recession.

U.S. Credit Card Debt Hits All-Time High, And Overdue Payments Rise For Young People

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Thursday

Betting On The Oscars

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The Indicator from Planet Money

Betting On The Oscars

Betting on the Oscars is now legal in New Jersey and Indiana, so we went down to Atlantic City to place a bet on Best Picture. And we spoke to a few experts beforehand to understand how to make a better bet.

Betting On The Oscars

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Cities And States Are Saying No To Cashless Shops

A sign alerts customers that cash is not accepted at a shop in San Francisco last year. The city subsequently banned businesses from rejecting cash. Jeff Chiu/AP hide caption

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Cities And States Are Saying No To Cashless Shops

Washington, D.C., is the latest city to consider banning businesses from rejecting cash. Opponents of cashless stores say they discriminate against low-income, homeless and undocumented people.

Cities And States Are Saying No To Cashless Shops

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Wednesday

Graduates Of Historically Black Colleges May Be Paying More For Loans: Watchdog Group

The Student Borrower Protection Center, a watchdog group, says one lender seems to charge higher rates to graduates of historically black colleges. Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post via Getty Images hide caption

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Graduates Of Historically Black Colleges May Be Paying More For Loans: Watchdog Group

Graduates of historically black or predominantly Hispanic colleges might be paying more to borrow money because of where they went to school, according to a report from a financial watchdog.

Graduates Of Historically Black Colleges May Be Paying More For Loans: Watchdog Group

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Tuesday

Peak Misery And The Happiness Curve

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Peak Misery And The Happiness Curve

How do you measure happiness? Economist David Blanchflower says age has a lot to do with it.

Peak Misery And The Happiness Curve

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