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Why writing a will and planning for your death is a 'lifetime gift' to loved ones
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Life Kit

Why writing a will and planning for your death is a 'lifetime gift' to loved ones

Talking about death makes many of us uncomfortable, so we don't plan for it. But the reality is that even a small amount of planning ensures our final wishes are honored — and makes it easier on our family and friends. This episode will help you get started on making a will and an advance directive, even if you don't have a big estate.

Why writing a will and planning for your death is a 'lifetime gift' to loved ones

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Sadie Alexander, America's First Black Economist
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Sadie Alexander, America's First Black Economist

Sadie Alexander was the first African-American to earn a PhD in economics. We think her contributions deserve another look.

Sadie Alexander, America's First Black Economist

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Thursday

Liar Loans
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Liar Loans

Many businesses have been negatively affected by the pandemic. But some companies that have borrowed a lot of money are manipulating their numbers, to avoid breaking their debt agreements.

Liar Loans

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Wednesday

Black Workers And The Fed
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Black Workers And The Fed

How the Federal Reserve manages the economy can have an outsize effect on Black workers. Here's how to make sure it doesn't leave them behind again.

Black Workers And The Fed

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Tuesday

The Economics Of Vaccine Pricing
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The Economics Of Vaccine Pricing

Governments and drug companies agree: We need to develop a vaccine for COVID-19. But their motives for developing a vaccine are different. And that will have a big effect on the vaccine's price.

The Economics Of Vaccine Pricing

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Monday

Poker, Markets And Life
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Poker, Markets And Life

How a psychologist who learned how to play high stakes poker as a way to study human behavior learned a lot about risk management, mendacity and the markets.

Poker, Markets And Life

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Get A Comfortable Chair: Permanent Work From Home Is Coming
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The Coronavirus Crisis

Get A Comfortable Chair: Permanent Work From Home Is Coming

After three months with much of the country working from home, many employers and their workers say the benefits of remote work — cost savings and a more relaxed atmosphere — outweigh the drawbacks.

Get A Comfortable Chair: Permanent Work From Home Is Coming

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Friday

Money And Justice

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Money And Justice

Money and social change. We talk policing, nonprofits, reparations, and the awkwardness of brands getting woke. | Subscribe to our weekly newsletter here.

Money And Justice

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Thursday

When A Boomtown Goes Bust
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When A Boomtown Goes Bust

Williston, North Dakota doubled in size during the shale oil boom a decade ago. Now oil prices have fallen and the town's facing hard times.

When A Boomtown Goes Bust

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Wednesday

How Other Countries Handled Their Jobs Crises
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How Other Countries Handled Their Jobs Crises

Not all countries approached the COVID-19 economic crisis the way the U.S. did. How different strategies on unemployment had radically different outcomes.

How Other Countries Handled Their Jobs Crises

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Tuesday

With Tax Deadline Looming, IRS Faces Backlog As It Transitions Out Of COVID-19 Crisis

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The Coronavirus Crisis

With Tax Deadline Looming, IRS Faces Backlog As It Transitions Out Of COVID-19 Crisis

The extended deadline for filing income taxes is less than a month away. For IRS workers who haven't been in their offices for months, there's a lot of catching up to do.

With Tax Deadline Looming, IRS Faces Backlog As It Transitions Out Of COVID-19 Crisis

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Friday