NPR News: Test Your Investing Brain With The Summer School Final Quiz

Test Your Investing Brain With The Summer School Final Quiz
Think you know your index funds from your junk bonds? It's time to find out! Eight questions stand between you and a diploma-like certificate of completion for Summer School Season 2.

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NPR News: Employers Can't Require People To Work 72 Hours A Week, China's High Court Says

Employers Can't Require People To Work 72 Hours A Week, China's High Court Says
In recent years, several worker deaths have been linked to grueling "996" schedules, which are common in the tech industry. The label is shorthand for working 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for six days in a row.

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NPR News: Same Hospital And Insurer, But The Bill For His Second Jaw Procedure Was $24,000 More

Same Hospital And Insurer, But The Bill For His Second Jaw Procedure Was $24,000 More
To realign the man's jaw and ease his chronic pain and high blood pressure, he would need two operations, the surgeon said. Both procedures went well, but the patient was shocked by the second bill.

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NPR News: Are You Facing Eviction Or Afraid Of Losing Your Home? Tell Us About Your Situation

Are You Facing Eviction Or Afraid Of Losing Your Home? Tell Us About Your Situation
More than 7 million Americans are behind on their rent but money from Congress to pay back-rent and prevent evictions isn't reaching many people who need it. We want to hear from you.

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NPR News: These Older Workers Hadn't Planned To Retire So Soon. The Pandemic Sped Things Up

These Older Workers Hadn't Planned To Retire So Soon. The Pandemic Sped Things Up
Millions more people than expected joined the ranks of the retired in the pandemic. While some did so joyfully, others were reluctant or had no choice.

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NPR News: HBCUs Erasing Student Debt With Federal Funds Brings Hope For Students And Schools

HBCUs Erasing Student Debt With Federal Funds Brings Hope For Students And Schools
More than 20 historically Black colleges have used the CARES Act to wipe out their students' outstanding tuition balances. Erasing their debt, HBCU leaders say, benefits the students, and the school.

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NPR News: Education Department Announces 'Final Extension' Of Student Loan Payment Freeze

Education Department Announces 'Final Extension' Of Student Loan Payment Freeze
At the beginning of the pandemic, federal student loan borrowers were granted a reprieve on their loan payments. The U.S. Education Department says that reprieve will end on Jan. 31, 2022.

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