Bracing For A Second Wave Of Home Foreclosures August 28, 2008 • There is growing concern that the home foreclosure crisis may worsen next year as lenders are hit by a new category of loans that haven't caused much trouble. Bank analysts say they expect delinquency rates on so-called "option ARMs" to continue rising, and those loans could cause as much trouble as subprime loans did. Bracing For A Second Wave Of Home Foreclosures Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/94057364/94057345" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Color of Money Why Auto Lenders Want To Call It Quits August 26, 2008 • Many auto lenders are pulling back incentives to lease vehicles. Consumers don't want to lease trucks and SUVs anymore and the credit crunch isn't helping. Avoiding leasing is actually a good thing, says our personal finance expert. Why Auto Lenders Want To Call It Quits Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/93981281/93981257" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Wal-Mart Pares Costs By Selling Local Produce August 26, 2008 • The retail giant defines produce grown in the same state as "locally grown." But advocates of locally grown food say only produce with short traveling times deserve the label. Wal-Mart Pares Costs By Selling Local Produce Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/93956012/93970693" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Economy 'Marketplace' Report: Check Your Spices August 25, 2008 • Some big food makers have been altering their recipes to save money. Hershey is substituting vegetable oil for cocoa butter in some chocolate bars, for example, and spice maker McCormick is now using Mexican oregano instead of the more expensive Mediterranean version. 'Marketplace' Report: Check Your Spices Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/93944368/93944348" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Economy Slicing The Price Of A Bagel August 25, 2008 • The New York bagel doesn't change much, except for the price. And it may serve as a barometer of the changing cost of food. Flour prices have dropped after spiking earlier this year. So at least one bagel shop had dropped its price a dime, to 90 cents. But other shops aren't budging yet. Slicing The Price Of A Bagel Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/93937966/93932009" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Housing Limbo: How Low Will Prices Go? August 21, 2008 • Many homeowners — and those looking to buy — are nervous. With transportation, food costs and unemployment on the rise, making a decision about one of the largest purchases of your life is far from simple. Here, experts weigh in with factors to consider before you buy.
Economy 'Marketplace' Report: Why Food Costs So Much August 21, 2008 • The USDA forecasts food prices will go up by as much as 6 percent this year — the largest annual increase since 1990. What's causing the high cost of food? 'Marketplace' Report: Why Food Costs So Much Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/93832306/93832283" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Scooter Sales Accelerate; So Do Thefts, Injuries August 21, 2008 • America's scooter industry is surging, benefiting from high gas prices and a slumping economy. Two other markers of their rising popularity have emerged: higher rates of theft and injury.
Scooter Rundown: Best Fits From Tall To Small August 21, 2008 • Record numbers of Americans are getting out of their cars and hopping onto scooters, spurred by high gas prices and concern for the environment. But with many options and styles to choose from, picking the right ride can be tricky.
Economy The Price Of College August 21, 2008 • A college degree can cost as much as a decent single family house and more often than not, it's the parents who foot most of the bill, yet, a new study shows many families don't consider the price tag when choosing a school or whether that degree will help pay it off later. So we ask: How should we pay for college? Listen to this 'Talk of the Nation' topic Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/93834830/93834822" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Consumers Still Spending, But More Cautiously August 20, 2008 • Disappointing results from some of the nation's largest retailers are among factors driving stocks lower this week. Consumers haven't stopped spending their money; they're just spending differently. Consumers Still Spending, But More Cautiously Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/93784586/93784567" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Money Coach: Myth vs. Fact In Cost Cutting Tips August 19, 2008 • Is public transportation always cheaper? Can pulling the plug on cable television really help save money? Money Coach Alvin Hall combs through some of the most popular money saving myths, and explains which measures are actually effective in trimming costs. Money Coach: Myth vs. Fact In Cost Cutting Tips Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/93731984/93731977" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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In Sagging Economy, Are Vacations Taking A Hit? August 19, 2008 • With soaring gas and plane ticket prices, this was supposed to be the summer of staying at home. But was that prediction off the mark? Farai Chideya speaks with Madeline Nunn, senior travel agent with the American Automobile Association. In Sagging Economy, Are Vacations Taking A Hit? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/93739764/93739751" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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What Happens To Patrons' Cash When Bank Fails? August 19, 2008 • Banks are failing as a result of the housing crisis, and a former chief economist with the International Monetary Fund predicted Tuesday that the global financial crisis is far from over. David Wessel, economics editor of The Wall Street Journal, talks about what happens to people with money in a bank that fails. What Happens To Patrons' Cash When Bank Fails? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/93728811/93728780" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Learning How To Pass On Generational Wealth August 18, 2008 • They say it takes money to make money. But how do you get that money in the first place? For more on paving a financially secure future for you and your family, Farai Chideya speaks with Dr. Julianne Malveaux. Learning How To Pass On Generational Wealth Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/93699654/93699648" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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