Monday, March 29, 2021

NPR News: Federal Eviction Moratorium Extended Just Two Days Before Expiration

Federal Eviction Moratorium Extended Just Two Days Before Expiration
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is extending an order preventing evictions. It was set to expire this week, which could have displaced staggering numbers of people from their homes.

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Sunday, March 28, 2021

NPR News: Emotions, Money, And What It Means To Be 'Financially Whole'

Emotions, Money, And What It Means To Be 'Financially Whole'
Money isn't just about numbers. It's about emotions, too. Tiffany 'The Budgetnista' Aliche's new book unpacks the relationships we all have with finances so you can make the most of your cash.

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Friday, March 26, 2021

NPR News: Her Doctor's Office Moved 1 Floor Up. Why Did Her Treatment Cost 10 Times More?

Her Doctor's Office Moved 1 Floor Up. Why Did Her Treatment Cost 10 Times More?
Same building. Same procedure. Same doctor. But there was an extra "facility fee" because the location changed slightly. A shot that used to cost her about $30 went up to more than $300.

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Monday, March 22, 2021

NPR News: Out Of Whack: Lack of Homes For Sale Sends Prices Surging, Frustrates Buyers

Out Of Whack: Lack of Homes For Sale Sends Prices Surging, Frustrates Buyers
Sales of existing homes fell 6.6% in February from the month before. Meanwhile, prices are up 16% over the past year, giving homeowners about $2 trillion more in equity and widening the wealth gap.

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021

NPR News: Wells Fargo Site Crashes As Customers Try To See If They've Received Stimulus Payments

Wells Fargo Site Crashes As Customers Try To See If They've Received Stimulus Payments
The bank blamed "high volumes" for the outage on its online banking site, but said the issue does not affect the actual deposits of the stimulus checks.

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Sunday, March 14, 2021

NPR News: Why America Is Moving: Money, Space, Family, Lifestyle ...

Why America Is Moving: Money, Space, Family, Lifestyle ...
2020 made moving a reality for millions. Some moved to be near family. Others achieved their pipe dreams of moving to distant locations in pursuit of a better lifestyle and cheaper cost of living.

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

NPR News: Pandemic Aid Package Includes Some Relief From High Health Plan Premiums

Pandemic Aid Package Includes Some Relief From High Health Plan Premiums
If passed, Biden's relief bill would significantly expand the number of people eligible for federal help in paying their health plan premiums, and would boost the size of those subsidies.

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021

NPR News: Biden's Financial Watchdogs Would Be Tougher Cops On The Beat

Biden's Financial Watchdogs Would Be Tougher Cops On The Beat
Biden's picks to run the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Securities and Exchange Commission signaled in a Senate hearing they'd be tougher cops on the beat than their Trump era predecessors

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NPR News: Bitcoin: Revolutionary Breakthrough, Or Mother Of All Bubbles

Bitcoin: Revolutionary Breakthrough, Or Mother Of All Bubbles
From 21st century carmaker Tesla to 170-year-old life insurer MassMutual. From banks to the auction house Christie's. They have all opened their doors to cryptocurrency, bringing it to the mainstream.

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Monday, March 1, 2021

NPR News: Texas Attorney General Sues Griddy, Saying Electricity Provider Misled Customers

Texas Attorney General Sues Griddy, Saying Electricity Provider Misled Customers
The state says it received more than 400 complaints about Griddy in less than two weeks. One woman who was hit with $4,677 on her credit card said, "I do not have the money to pay this bill."

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