Economy Fear Of Inflation Spikes Long-Term Interest Rates May 31, 2009 • In the past week, interest rates shot up on home mortgages and 10-year Treasury notes as investors looked for signs of inflation on the horizon. But is it too early to worry? Fear Of Inflation Spikes Long-Term Interest Rates Listen · 2:53 2:53 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/104741397/104763451" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Auto Industry In Turmoil Q&A: How Will GM Stay In Business? May 29, 2009 • Time is running out for General Motors Corp. to either restructure or file for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11. The U.S. automaker faces a Monday deadline set by the federal government to decide. With the bankruptcy option looking more likely, will additional taxpayer money be at risk?
Summer Travel Outlook: Sunny, Chance Of Bargains Fresh Air May 28, 2009 • Wall Street Journal columnist Scott McCartney says summer travel will be cheaper this year. McCartney pens the Journal's weekly column "The Middle Seat." Summer Travel Outlook: Sunny, Chance Of Bargains Listen · 29:30 29:30 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/104624203/104624361" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Media News For Sale? Online Journalism Fees May Return May 28, 2009 • Executives at major news companies are arriving at the consensus that they will simply have to find a way to charge people who read their articles online. But, as several newspapers have learned, it's not such a simple sell. News For Sale? Online Journalism Fees May Return Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/104667625/104685583" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Credit Cards: What Should Be In Your Wallet? May 28, 2009 • While some companies have jacked up the cost of their credit cards before new legislation goes into effect, others are already making changes that will benefit consumers. Experts give guidelines for figuring out which credit card works best for you. Credit Cards: What Should Be In Your Wallet? Listen · 3:41 3:41 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/104616898/104648037" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Andersons Experiment With Buying Black May 27, 2009 • Maggie Anderson travels 14 miles to the grocery store, can no longer use her favorite brand of shampoo, and can't find a toy store. Why? She and her family are conducting an "Empowerment Experiment:" Patronize black-owned businesses only, for a year. The Andersons Experiment With Buying Black Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/104611155/104611145" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets Stimulus Money Put To Work At Superfund Sites May 27, 2009 • More than $600 million will be spent to aid the cleanup of Superfund sites across the country. The Environmental Protection Agency hopes the cash injections in the projects not only will accelerate recovery of the land, but also will create jobs. Stimulus Money Put To Work At Superfund Sites Listen · 5:21 5:21 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/103817778/104597487" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Tight Economy Forces Some Couples To Live Apart May 26, 2009 • Many couples are struggling with job loss or lower wages, and it's not easy to find better prospects close to home. In some families, husbands and wives have to look for jobs in different states. That's pushing them into commuter marriages. Tight Economy Forces Some Couples To Live Apart Listen · 3:47 3:47 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/104561738/104561736" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Media Targeted TV: Ads Will Soon Know You, Your Wants May 25, 2009 • No kids? No more diaper ads for you. A new generation of narrowly targeted TV commercials is coming — courtesy of your cable company, your DVR and a brand of data-mining voodoo that concerns some. Targeted TV: Ads Will Soon Know You, Your Wants Listen · 2:49 2:49 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/104477856/104521844" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Vacation Savings Already Spent On Rainy Days May 24, 2009 • Host Liane Hansen speaks with NPR Senior Business Editor Marilyn Geewax about how the recession may be affecting travel this summer. Vacation Savings Already Spent On Rainy Days Listen · 3:45 3:45 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/104505504/104505486" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Business On Hold? More To Do Than Eye-Rolling, Toe-Tapping May 24, 2009 • We've all probably spent time on hold while waiting for customer service. Some of us just sit there and get stressed out. But others actually do something productive while they wait. On Hold? More To Do Than Eye-Rolling, Toe-Tapping Listen · 2:59 2:59 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/104505494/104505481" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National What I Did On My Summer Nocation May 22, 2009 • First there was the shorter vacation, then the workation and the staycation. Now comes the latest signpost that the recession is changing the way Americans live: the nocation.
Business Will Credit Card Law Alter Consumers' Behavior? May 22, 2009 • President Obama signs legislation Friday aimed at overhauling the credit card industry. The measure bans certain practices, and forces companies to present information to consumers in ways that are calculated to change consumers' behavior. Behind this strategy is something called "behavioral economics." David Wessel of The Wall Street Journal talks with Steve Inskeep about the strategy. Will Credit Card Law Alter Consumers' Behavior? Listen · 3:47 3:47 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/104426585/104426557" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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One Family's 'Extreme Frugality' Experiment May 21, 2009 • W. Hodding Carter knew his wife was right: Their family was living way beyond their means. So in an experiment Carter calls "Extreme Frugality," the family of six is now living — thriving — on what they can afford, about $550 a month. He writes about it for Gourmet.com. One Family's 'Extreme Frugality' Experiment Listen · 17:09 17:09 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/104391485/104391479" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Credit Card Overhaul Bill Sent To Obama May 21, 2009 • Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have sent President Obama a bill that would rein in credit card fees and interest rates, while allowing gun owners to carry concealed weapons in national parks. The Senate passed the measure Tuesday. The House acted on Wednesday. Credit Card Overhaul Bill Sent To Obama Listen · 4:06 4:06 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/104375289/104375270" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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