NPR News: How the U.S. wants to make charging electric cars (almost) as painless as pumping gas

How the U.S. wants to make charging electric cars (almost) as painless as pumping gas
The U.S. has an ambitious plan to build tons of chargers in order to make charging an electric car closer to the speed and ease of pumping gas.

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NPR News: A winning $473M Powerball ticket was sold in Arizona. Here's what happens if you win

A winning $473M Powerball ticket was sold in Arizona. Here's what happens if you win
The odds of winning the jackpot are 1 in 292.2 million. But it never hurts to be prepared.

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NPR News: Hit with $7,146 for two hospital bills, a family sought health care in Mexico

Hit with $7,146 for two hospital bills, a family sought health care in Mexico
A dad's COVID-19 and a mom's fainting spell cost thousands, so when their son dislocated his shoulder, they drove him to Mexicali, where facilities rival those in the U.S., and had him treated for $5.

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NPR News: Fidelity will start offering bitcoin as an investment option in 401(k) accounts

Fidelity will start offering bitcoin as an investment option in 401(k) accounts
Fidelity said it has signed up one employer that will add the offering to its plan later this year. The U.S. government has warned the industry to exercise extreme care when offering cryptocurrencies.

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NPR News: Why your USPS mail package delivery is about to get slower

Why your USPS mail package delivery is about to get slower
Starting next month, more than 30% of first-class packages will be considered on time if they arrive within four or five days, as the Postal Service eases its standards for delivery times.

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NPR News: Student loan borrowers will get help after an NPR report and years of complaints

Student loan borrowers will get help after an NPR report and years of complaints
The U.S. Department of Education unveils a plan to help millions of borrowers who have been hurt and held back by its troubled income-driven repayment plans.

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NPR News: Even home appraisers are doing their jobs remotely

Even home appraisers are doing their jobs remotely
Remote appraisals shot up during the pandemic, replacing in-person inspections by appraisers. Even as restrictions ease up, they could be the standard for how homes are valued.

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NPR News: How Americans are adjusting to record inflation

How Americans are adjusting to record inflation
Americans have cut back what they're buying at gas stations and grocery stores in response to rising prices. But their spending overall has remained fairly steady.

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NPR News: Millions of Americans are resorting to risky ways to buy an affordable home

Millions of Americans are resorting to risky ways to buy an affordable home
Alternative financing arrangements can be the only option for low-income Americans. But they lack the same protections as a mortgage, and many end up paying for years without ever gaining ownership.

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NPR News: Encore: 'Life Kit' on putting your money where your morals are with ethical investing

Encore: 'Life Kit' on putting your money where your morals are with ethical investing
Ethical investing is popular with many Americans. But what is it exactly? The team at NPR's Life Kit joins Morning Edition to break down how ethical investing works.

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NPR News: Disney and Universal will build affordable housing in Florida, where need is acute

Disney and Universal will build affordable housing in Florida, where need is acute
The average rent in Orlando jumped by 21% from 2020 to 2021. Two theme parks are now devoting around 100 acres in hopes of easing the housing crisis.

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NPR News: Mortgage rates just hit 5%. Buying a home has become a lot more expensive

Mortgage rates just hit 5%. Buying a home has become a lot more expensive
Higher mortgage rates and home prices have pushed the monthly payment to buy the median-priced home in the U.S. up more than 50% since the start of last year. Many first-time buyers can't afford it.

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NPR News: 31 countries plan a big release of emergency oil to ease gasoline prices at the pump

31 countries plan a big release of emergency oil to ease gasoline prices at the pump
The International Energy Agency plans to release 120 million of barrels of oil from their emergency reserves, including 60 million from a previously announced U.S. drawdown.

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NPR News: The student loan pause has been extended until the end of the summer

The student loan pause has been extended until the end of the summer
The Biden administration extended the freeze on student loan payments yet again, this time until September, and announced a reset for borrowers in default.

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