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Saturday June 28, 2014

Being 'Rich' Is More Common Than You Think, At Least Temporarily

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Being 'Rich' Is More Common Than You Think, At Least Temporarily

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June 28, 2014 • By the time they turn 60 years old, 21 percent of U.S. adults have enjoyed an annual household income of above $250,000 for at least one year of their working lives.

Tuesday June 24, 2014

Money Coach

First-Time Renters: 'Know What's Important To You' When Apartment Hunting

June 24, 2014 • Getting your first apartment can be an exciting, daunting and expensive step. Host Michel Martin talks about how first-time renters can manage their finances with Pat Esswein of Kiplinger.

First-Time Renters: 'Know What's Important To You' When Apartment Hunting

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How Much House You Can Buy, In 385 U.S. Cities

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Planet Money

How Much House You Can Buy, In 385 U.S. Cities

June 24, 2014 • See how home prices and incomes have changed over the past 25 years, and how your city compares with others around the country.

Shots - Health News

Employer Health Costs Are Expected To Rise In 2015

KFF Health News

June 24, 2014 • Although medical costs will increase as the economy improves, the shift of expenses to workers by employers will help restrain the overall cost of care a little.

Thursday June 19, 2014

Free College For All: Dream, Promise Or Fantasy?

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Free College For All: Dream, Promise Or Fantasy?

June 19, 2014 • The movement for free tuition is growing. Time to look a gift horse in the mouth.

Wednesday June 18, 2014

Sluggish Housing Market A Product Of Millions Of 'Missing Households'

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Economy

Sluggish Housing Market A Product Of Millions Of 'Missing Households'

June 18, 2014 • Economists say there are more than 2 million "missing households" in the U.S. — young people who bunk with family or friends rather than buying their own home. New data suggest this trend continues.

Sluggish Housing Market A Product Of Millions Of 'Missing Households'

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Tuesday June 17, 2014

How Does The Federal Health Law Affect Insurance Price Hikes?

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Shots - Health News

How Does The Federal Health Law Affect Insurance Price Hikes?

KFF Health News

June 17, 2014 • The health law requires insurers to disclose price increases of 10 percent or more, but states have widely varying powers to regulate those hikes.

Money Coach

Coupling Finances: The First 'I Do' For Newlyweds?

June 17, 2014 • As couples get married this summer, financial and relationship experts say they should talk about money before the big day. Host Michel Martin learns more about making your finances live happily ever.

Coupling Finances: The First 'I Do' For Newlyweds?

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Sunday June 15, 2014

Home, Food Or Health Care: A Choice Many Renters Can't Afford

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Home, Food Or Health Care: A Choice Many Renters Can't Afford

June 15, 2014 • As of 2012, rentals made up 35 percent of American households. Their numbers are growing, but the demand isn't easing rental rates. Many renters now pay more than 50 percent of their income on rent.

Home, Food Or Health Care: A Choice Many Renters Can't Afford

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Wednesday June 11, 2014

Bill To Allow Refinancing Of Student Loans Dies In Senate

"Who does Washington work for?" asked Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., after her bill that would let people refinance student debt was shot down Wednesday. J. Scott Applewhite/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

Bill To Allow Refinancing Of Student Loans Dies In Senate

June 11, 2014 • The bill was shot down days after President Obama urged Congress to help ease the burden of student loan debt. It would have required a higher tax on the wealthy.

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College For Free: Tulsa's Radical Idea

June 11, 2014 • The city is investing big in its kids, and other cities and states are taking notes.

College For Free: Tulsa's Radical Idea

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Tuesday June 10, 2014

Money Coach

Getting More Out Of A Summer Job Than Money

June 10, 2014 • Summer jobs aren't just about the extra money. Finance expert and educator Alvin Hall shares tips for teens on how to get a good job and get the most out of it.

Getting More Out Of A Summer Job Than Money

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Monday June 9, 2014

The One Thing Obama Didn't Say About Student Loan Repayment

President Obama signed a presidential memorandum he says could help an additional 5 million student loan borrowers — but only if they hear about it. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption

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The One Thing Obama Didn't Say About Student Loan Repayment

June 9, 2014 • The president's order expanded the number of people whose student loan payments will be capped at 10 percent of their monthly incomes. But here's the fine print of his announcement.

Obama Signs Order Easing Student Loan Payments

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The Two-Way

Obama Signs Order Easing Student Loan Payments

June 9, 2014 • The executive action will expand the number of students whose student loan payments will be capped at 10 percent of their monthly incomes.

Saturday June 7, 2014

Job Outlook Brightens For Graduates, Though Problems Linger

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Job Outlook Brightens For Graduates, Though Problems Linger

June 7, 2014 • The Class of 2014 is coming into a labor market that now offers a record number of jobs. But May's employment report also shows 9.8 million people remain out of work, and the jobless rate is stuck.