NPR News: Welcome to America! Now learn to be in debt

Welcome to America! Now learn to be in debt
The U.S. economy counts on you to borrow money and stay in debt. But what if you were taught to never owe anybody anything?

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NPR News: IRS chief says agency is 'deeply concerned' by higher audit rates for Black taxpayers

IRS chief says agency is 'deeply concerned' by higher audit rates for Black taxpayers
Findings from an internal investigation come after researchers said the IRS was at least three times more likely to audit Black taxpayers than other racial groups.

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NPR News: The case for financial literacy education

The case for financial literacy education
Financial literacy programs have been called useless in the past. But a new study suggests that's due to the way the subject is taught, rather than the subject itself.

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NPR News: What the debt ceiling standoff could mean for your retirement plans

What the debt ceiling standoff could mean for your retirement plans
Biden has warned that defaulting on the national debt "would devastate retirement accounts," among other things. The head of advice methodology at Vanguard wants people to remember the bigger picture.

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NPR News: How a default on the debt ceiling would affect the average American

How a default on the debt ceiling would affect the average American
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Samantha Sanders of the Economic Policy Institute how not raising the debt ceiling would affect the average American.

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NPR News: As some families learn the hard way, dementia can take a toll on financial health

As some families learn the hard way, dementia can take a toll on financial health
Reckless behavior with money can be a warning sign of cognitive decline — and the condition can put people at risk of financial ruin. There are few institutional safeguards in place.

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NPR News: Biden administration warns consumers to avoid medical credit cards

Biden administration warns consumers to avoid medical credit cards
Americans paid an estimated $1 billion in interest on medical debt in just three years, a federal agency finds. This includes use of credit cards often pitched in doctors' and dentists' offices.

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NPR News: Would you live next to co-workers for the right price? This company is betting yes

Would you live next to co-workers for the right price? This company is betting yes
Businesses like Cook Medical in Indiana say the housing shortage makes it harder to recruit and keep middle-income workers. Now, more companies are building places for employees to rent or even buy.

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NPR News: The weight bias against women in the workforce is real – and it's only getting worse

The weight bias against women in the workforce is real – and it's only getting worse
Study after study shows women seen as overweight or obese often earn less at the workplace, an unfair bias that's been hard to reverse. However, men don't seem to face that penalty.

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NPR News: Grandma didn't pay taxes. Now her house is focus of property rights test case

Grandma didn't pay taxes. Now her house is focus of property rights test case
At issue in the case before the Supreme Court is the way at least a dozen states handle the sale of homes to pay off overdue taxes.

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NPR News: Meet the 'financial hype woman' who wants you to talk about money

Meet the 'financial hype woman' who wants you to talk about money
Her description of the world of money is "hella male, hella pale and hella stale."

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NPR News: Behold the tax free bagel: In honor tax day, a NY classic got a tax loophole makeover

Behold the tax free bagel: In honor tax day, a NY classic got a tax loophole makeover
The so-called Sandwich tax is a charge on prepared foods in some states, like California, New York, and Massachusetts. But there are workarounds...

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NPR News: A $7,500 tax credit for electric cars changed, again. These are the models impacted

A $7,500 tax credit for electric cars changed, again. These are the models impacted
Starting on Tuesday, fewer vehicles will qualify for a full $7,500 tax credit, but many popular vehicles will still get a substantial discount. Here's what automakers have confirmed so far.

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NPR News: The EPA says Americans could save $1 trillion on gas under its auto emissions plan

The EPA says Americans could save $1 trillion on gas under its auto emissions plan
The EPA says Americans could save up to $1.1 trillion in gas if the country adopts its proposal to impose the most stringent auto emission regulations ever.

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NPR News: No, the IRS isn't calling you. It isn't texting or emailing you, either

No, the IRS isn't calling you. It isn't texting or emailing you, either
Since 2018, over 75,000 victims have lost $28 million to IRS imposters over the phone, email, texts and more. Here's how the IRS actually contacts taxpayers and how you can spot imposters.

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NPR News: 5 things to know about Saudi Arabia's stunning decision to cut oil production

5 things to know about Saudi Arabia's stunning decision to cut oil production
Oil prices surged after Saudi Arabia and some other oil producers announced they're reducing their oil output. That will send gas prices higher – and benefit energy companies in America.

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NPR News: 6 things to know about heat pumps, a climate solution in a box

6 things to know about heat pumps, a climate solution in a box
Sales of super-efficient electric heat pumps are rising in the US. But what are heat pumps? And why do some call them a key climate solution?

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NPR News: These are the states with the highest and lowest tax burdens, a report says

These are the states with the highest and lowest tax burdens, a report says
A new report by WalletHub measured how much people pay in property, income and sales tax in proportion to the amount of money they make.

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NPR News: Cities may be debating reparations, but here's why most Americans oppose the idea

Cities may be debating reparations, but here's why most Americans oppose the idea
Compensation for descendants of enslaved people is broadly controversial, and especially so among whites and Republicans. Researchers say one reason may be misperceptions about the racial wealth gap.

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NPR News: Life Kit: Taking a financial leap

Life Kit: Taking a financial leap
Thinking about quitting your job or maybe starting a business? NPR's Life Kit has tips on getting your finances in order before making a big leap.

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