NPR News: Food prices are going up — and at levels Americans haven't seen in decades

Food prices are going up — and at levels Americans haven't seen in decades
The USDA's latest report found that nearly all major food groups are going up in price.

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NPR News: Here's how you can avoid getting scammed when donating to support Ukraine

Here's how you can avoid getting scammed when donating to support Ukraine
So far, about one-quarter of Ukraine's 44 million people have fled their country due to the war, according to the U.N. Here are tips to avoid falling victim to online scams.

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NPR News: Federal Trade Commission accuses Intuit of deceptively advertising TurboTax as free

Federal Trade Commission accuses Intuit of deceptively advertising TurboTax as free
In a court filing, the agency says that ads claimed TurboTax was "Free Guaranteed," but many people end up paying for the software to file their taxes. Intuit disputed the allegation.

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NPR News: There's never been such a severe shortage of homes in the U.S. Here's why

There's never been such a severe shortage of homes in the U.S. Here's why
Home prices rose nearly 20% last year, in large part because the U.S. is several million homes short of demand. Builders say the pandemic is partly to blame, but the problem goes deeper than that.

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NPR News: How the pandemic housing market spurred buyer's remorse across America

How the pandemic housing market spurred buyer's remorse across America
Low interest rates, high rents and working from home combined to push many young Americans to buy their first home over the last two years. But it's not without challenges.

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NPR News: Here are 3 reasons why Big Oil can't just drill more to ease the pain at the gas pump

Here are 3 reasons why Big Oil can't just drill more to ease the pain at the gas pump
The Biden administration is encouraging U.S. oil companies to increase their production to help curb record-high gasoline prices. Turns out, however, that boosting output is easier said than done.

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NPR News: Is your adjusted household income less than $73,000? You can file your taxes for free

Is your adjusted household income less than $73,000? You can file your taxes for free
Most Americans should be able to file their federal taxes online for free, but very few do. Scott Simon speaks with ProPublica reporter Justin Elliott about this.

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NPR News: Americans will feel the impact as Fed raises rates. Here's what you should know

Americans will feel the impact as Fed raises rates. Here's what you should know
It's getting more expensive to borrow money with rates on mortgages, car loans, and credit cards heading higher. Here's where you're likely to feel the impact and what you can do about it.

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NPR News: Gas prices are near record highs. A fuel tax holiday could give consumers some relief

Gas prices are near record highs. A fuel tax holiday could give consumers some relief
Gasoline prices hit record highs last week, so politicians in both parties proposed suspending state and federal gas taxes. But some warn such tax "holidays" may cut funding for needed road repairs.

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NPR News: Netflix plans to start charging for password sharing, and customers aren't happy

Netflix plans to start charging for password sharing, and customers aren't happy
The company said it has previously encouraged account sharing, but that the practices are "impacting our ability to invest in great new TV and films for our members."

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NPR News: The Strange Billionaire Who Revolutionized The Bond Market

The Strange Billionaire Who Revolutionized The Bond Market
A new book looks at the rise and fall of "The Bond King." It's a wild ride.

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NPR News: Uber and Lyft add fuel surcharges to rides as gas prices surge nationwide

Uber and Lyft add fuel surcharges to rides as gas prices surge nationwide
As of Monday, the average cost of a gallon of regular fuel is now $4.325, according to AAA. Both ride-share companies say they're adding surcharges to deal with the spike in gas prices in the U.S.

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NPR News: High gas prices present another hurdle in bringing workers back to the office

High gas prices present another hurdle in bringing workers back to the office
Gas prices have soared just as workers who have been remote for two years return to their commutes. Some are asking for companies to wait until prices come down to bring people back.

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NPR News: Why your student loan payments may be delayed (again)

Why your student loan payments may be delayed (again)
Payments on federal student loans have been paused for two years, and the Biden administration appears to be considering extending the pause beyond May.

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NPR News: High inflation is an annoyance for some. Others make painful choices of what to cut

High inflation is an annoyance for some. Others make painful choices of what to cut
Consumers are spending freely, even as prices climb at the fastest pace in decades. While inflation has put a dent in some people's purchasing power, others have money to burn.

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NPR News: With federal rules unclear, some states carve their own path on cryptocurrencies

With federal rules unclear, some states carve their own path on cryptocurrencies
As cryptocurrency become more mainstream, some states are introducing legislation to standardize crypto as a form of payment.

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NPR News: Record gas prices hit working class Americans with inflation already surging

Record gas prices hit working class Americans with inflation already surging
With each passing day the disruption of oil markets related to Russia's invasion of Ukraine pushes up gas prices in the U.S. to a new record.

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NPR News: When colleges defraud students, should the government go after school executives?

When colleges defraud students, should the government go after school executives?
For 30 years, the U.S. Department of Education has had the power to hold for-profit college executives personally liable when their schools defraud students. It simply hasn't used it.

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