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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