NPR News: Need A Career Change? Here's The Best Job Advice We've Heard On Life Kit

Need A Career Change? Here's The Best Job Advice We've Heard On Life Kit
From quitting gracefully to asking for more money, here's how the experts advise navigating major career conundrums.

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NPR News: College Tuition Sparked A Mental Health Crisis. Then The Hefty Hospital Bill Arrived

College Tuition Sparked A Mental Health Crisis. Then The Hefty Hospital Bill Arrived
A student sought counseling help after panicking over a tuition bill. A weeklong stay in a psychiatric hospital followed — along with a $3,413 bill. The hospital soft-pedaled its charity care policy.

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NPR News: After Days Of Mass Outages, Some Texas Residents Now Face Huge Electricity Bills

After Days Of Mass Outages, Some Texas Residents Now Face Huge Electricity Bills
Texas allows companies to sell electricity at wholesale prices. When the price of electricity skyrocketed last week, that meant exorbitant bills for many residents who had been trying to save money.

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NPR News: FACT CHECK: Biden's Comments On Loan Forgiveness And Elite Colleges

FACT CHECK: Biden's Comments On Loan Forgiveness And Elite Colleges
The President said he doesn't want to forgive the loans of people who went to "Harvard and Yale and Penn." The real picture of student debt in the United States is much more complicated.

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NPR News: A Bicycle. A Trip. Or Just Pants: The Things We Buy When Pining For Normal Times

A Bicycle. A Trip. Or Just Pants: The Things We Buy When Pining For Normal Times
Even the most mundane purchases are becoming objects of hope as we crave the routines and experiences of daily life in this period of isolation.

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NPR News: Behind The Pandemic Purchases We Won't Use Until Later

Behind The Pandemic Purchases We Won't Use Until Later
What's the point of buying something now that you can't even use during the pandemic? Social scientists say there is value in anticipation — in giving yourself a concrete way to look forward.

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NPR News: Debate Over Student Loan Forgiveness Hinges On 2 Numbers: $10,000 Vs. $50,000

Debate Over Student Loan Forgiveness Hinges On 2 Numbers: $10,000 Vs. $50,000
The Biden administration is trying to figure out how much student debt to forgive and how to go about doing it — through executive action or legislation.

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NPR News: 5 Things Every Family Should Know About Paying For College

5 Things Every Family Should Know About Paying For College
For many families, this is one of the biggest financial decisions they'll ever make. A new book helps navigate the often confusing and opaque financial aid system.

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NPR News: GameStop Hearing Today: Roaring Kitty Along With CEOs To Appear Before Congress

GameStop Hearing Today: Roaring Kitty Along With CEOs To Appear Before Congress
The House Financial Services Committee is convening a noon hearing to ask questions of major players touching several facets of the GameStop and meme stock story.

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NPR News: Wall Street Short Sellers: Hated For Centuries

Wall Street Short Sellers: Hated For Centuries
In recent weeks, short sellers were painted as the enemy, when hedge funds bet against stocks like GameStop. It set off a tug of war between small investors and Wall Street shorts. The hate isn't new.

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NPR News: Senate Says No To $15 Minimum Wage For Now, But Democrats Vow To Push On

Senate Says No To $15 Minimum Wage For Now, But Democrats Vow To Push On
Raising the federal minimum wage to $15 remains a priority of President Biden and Democrats after the Senate approved an amendment prohibiting a wage increase during the pandemic.

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NPR News: GameStop Mania Likely Won't Happen Again. Here's How To Invest Wisely

GameStop Mania Likely Won't Happen Again. Here's How To Invest Wisely
Some investors in a Reddit group made a pile of money off GameStop's wild ride. But it's unlikely something similar will happen again. Here's how you can make smart investments.

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NPR News: Ken Griffin: The Hedge Fund Titan In The Middle Of The Reddit Investing Revolt

Ken Griffin: The Hedge Fund Titan In The Middle Of The Reddit Investing Revolt
Ken Griffin's investment firm Citadel became embedded in the in GameStop trading controversy. Citadel has a hand in nearly every corner of the financial system.

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NPR News: Biden Plan To Expand Child Tax Credit Could Help Lift Millions Of Kids Out Of Poverty

Biden Plan To Expand Child Tax Credit Could Help Lift Millions Of Kids Out Of Poverty
The president wants to expand the federal child tax credit for lower-income households. "In one fell swoop, it'll essentially lower the child poverty rate by more than 40%," says analyst Chuck Marr.

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NPR News: Life Below $15 An Hour: Workers On The Potential Federal Minimum Wage Hike

Life Below $15 An Hour: Workers On The Potential Federal Minimum Wage Hike
Congress is debating whether to hike the federal minimum wage as part of the latest coronavirus relief package. NPR hears from workers who make minimum wage and traces the history of the minimum wage.

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