NPR News: A surprise-billing law loophole? Her pregnancy led to a six-figure hospital bill

A surprise-billing law loophole? Her pregnancy led to a six-figure hospital bill
Billing experts and lawmakers are playing catch-up as providers get around new consumer protections, leaving patients like Danielle Laskey of Washington state with big bills for emergency care.

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NPR News: How to score better savings account interest rates

How to score better savings account interest rates
Many big banks are offering shockingly low interest rates on basic savings accounts. Experts say moving your money to a credit union or smaller institution could be a much better deal.

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NPR News: Financial coaching offered through pediatricians offices could improve infant health

Financial coaching offered through pediatricians offices could improve infant health
New parents who get help from a trained financial coach in a pediatric clinic are less likely to miss well-child visits, which are recommended by the six-month mark.

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NPR News: Is the economy headed for recession or a soft landing?

Is the economy headed for recession or a soft landing?
Are we in a recession? It seems like a straightforward question, but the data tells conflicting stories.

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NPR News: Are your savings account interest rates terribly low? We want to hear from you

Are your savings account interest rates terribly low? We want to hear from you
A lot of big banks are paying measly rates for money that's stashed away in a basic savings account. NPR is looking to talk to people who are considering moving their money for better rates.

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NPR News: 20,000 roses, inflation and night terrors: the life of a florist on Valentine's Day

20,000 roses, inflation and night terrors: the life of a florist on Valentine's Day
It's the biggest day of the year for the $8 billion global flower industry, but it's not all that profitable. Why? Blame the roses.

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NPR News: Nearly $50,000 a week for a cancer drug? A man worries about bankrupting his family

Nearly $50,000 a week for a cancer drug? A man worries about bankrupting his family
Medicare suddenly stopped paying for the pricey drug that prolongs his life. As he waits for an appeal, this retired physician wonders if he should give up treatment to spare his family the cost.

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NPR News: The U.S. needs more affordable housing – where to put it is a bigger battle

The U.S. needs more affordable housing – where to put it is a bigger battle
American suburbs mandated single-family homes generations ago, often to segregate areas by race and class. New laws allow more-affordable options like townhomes but construction so far has been slow.

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NPR News: The IRS now says most state relief checks last year are not subject to federal taxes

The IRS now says most state relief checks last year are not subject to federal taxes
A week after telling payment recipients to delay filing returns, the agency won't challenge the taxability of payments related to general welfare and disaster.

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NPR News: Financial coaching offered through pediatricians offices could improve infant health

Financial coaching offered through pediatricians offices could improve infant health
A paper says new parents who get help from a trained financial coach in a pediatric clinic came to more of their babies' preventive care visits and missed fewer vaccinations in the first six months.

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NPR News: COVID test kits, treatments and vaccines won't be free to many consumers much longer

COVID test kits, treatments and vaccines won't be free to many consumers much longer
Insurers, employers, taxpayers and other consumers will all be affected as drugmakers move these products to the commercial market in May. How much you'll pay depends on your health insurance.

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NPR News: Need a new credit card? It can take almost two months to get a replacement

Need a new credit card? It can take almost two months to get a replacement
The ongoing chip shortage is causing card manufacturing delays that could last through the end of the year.

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NPR News: Even after you think you bought a car, dealerships can 'yo-yo' you and take it back

Even after you think you bought a car, dealerships can 'yo-yo' you and take it back
NPR investigated a practice called a yo-yo sale and found it's hurting car buyers nationwide, tougher rules can make a difference, and the Federal Trade Commission has a chance to crack down.

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NPR News: The new global gold rush

The new global gold rush
After decades of being seen as a go-nowhere investment, investors are taking a shine to gold again.

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NPR News: Miss a credit card payment? Federal regulators want to put new limits on late fees

Miss a credit card payment? Federal regulators want to put new limits on late fees
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to cap late fees at $8. Banking groups say the proposal would result in higher costs for consumers.

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