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5 ways to start a financial self-care routine
Updated August 21, 2023 at 7:58 AM ET WASHINGTON (NPR) — We’re supposed to do things routinely for our health, like brushing our teeth, showering and exercising. And there are… Read More
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Minimum wage just increased in 23 states and D.C. Here’s how much
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Workers earning minimum wage in 23 states and the District of Columbia got a raise over the New Year’s holiday, according to the Economic Policy Institute…. Read More
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Inflation cools in October and stocks rally on signs the pain of high prices may ease
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Stocks rallied Thursday after a better-than-expected report on inflation showed that the galloping price increases that consumers have had to endure all year are beginning to… Read More
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The dollar is surging. This is who gets helped – and hurt – by its newfound strength
By: David Gura | NPR
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Updated September 27, 2022 at 9:26 AM ET WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The value of the U.S. dollar is surging at a moment when there are few clear bright spots… Read More
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A new credit card code is a first step toward preventing gun violence, advocates say
By: Becky Sullivan | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Gun control advocates are cheering a new change in the credit card industry that they say could help prevent gun violence. This week, credit card companies… Read More
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What our shopping choices say about the U.S. economy
By: Alina Selyukh | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Shoppers are making fewer purchases and fewer trips to stores. But when they do check out at the register, they often spend more, revealing the impact… Read More
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3 things you need to know about Biden’s student loan announcement
By: Sequoia Carrillo | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — President Biden’s announcement of a sweeping effort to forgive federal student loan debt – up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients, and up to $10,000 for… Read More
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What the federal student loan forgiveness plan means for borrowers in Ohio
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Kalesha Scott, of Dayton, said the student loan forgiveness plan is good news. She knows firsthand how difficult it can be to pay back… Read More
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You could be missing out on unclaimed funds. Here’s how to check if you’re owed money
By: Tana Weingartner | WVXU
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CINCINNATI (WVXU) — Ohio is sitting on $3.6 billion belonging to Ohioans who likely don’t know they’re missing it. The Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Unclaimed Funds is tasked… Read More
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Ratepayers are seeing credits on electric bills after paying for controversial coal plant subsidies
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Two coal plants, that have needed hundreds of millions of dollars in subsidies from Ohio ratepayers, have churned out a profit in the last… Read More
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An audit shows college credits earned by high school students saved Ohio families $163M last year
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The program that allows students to earn college credits while they’re still in high school saved Ohio families $163 million in higher education costs… Read More
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All your pressing Mega Millions questions, answered
By: Wynne Davis | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The Mega Millions lottery is a draw for many who want just that — a chance at winning millions of dollars — but especially when the… Read More
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The Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $810 million. Here are your odds of winning
By: Wynne Davis | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Do you want a chance at winning the third largest ever Mega Millions jackpot? If so, you’ll need to go buy a ticket or two before… Read More
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In a turbulent economy, here’s how to weather the inflation storm
By: Dustin Jones | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Groceries, gasoline, rent and outstanding debts, inflation and painful price hikes have many Americans concerned about their financial present and future. And with fears that a… Read More
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What are Ohio economic analysts keeping an eye on as inflation grows?
By: Andy Chow | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Analysts in Ohio are keeping a watchful eye on certain decisions made on the federal level to address the problem of inflation, with the… Read More
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The U.S. is considering a radical rethinking of the dollar for today’s digital world
By: David Gura | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Since its establishment as the country’s national currency, the dollar has undergone many updates and changes, but nothing compares to the proposal being debated today. The… Read More
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The poet Maya Angelou is the first Black woman to be featured on a U.S. quarter
By: Jonathan Franklin | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — A new quarter featuring legendary poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou and other trailblazing American women has officially started shipping to banks on Monday, the… Read More
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Inflation is red hot, soaring to 6.8% in November, the highest in nearly four decades
By: Scott Horsley | NPR
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Updated December 10, 2021 at 9:09 AM ET WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — If you think your grocery bill has gone through the roof this year, you can appreciate what’s happened… Read More
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Why Rent Help From Congress Has Been So Slow Getting To People Who Need It
By: Chris Arnold | Kenny Malone | NPR
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (NPR) — Akira Johnson lives in Columbia, S.C., with her three kids. She tries to make the place joyful for them with flowers and pillows that say things… Read More
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Smarter Funding for Smarter Parking in Athens
By: Joe Weiner
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Athens City Council discussed an ordinance Monday night to issue $460,000 of notes to pay for the installation of smart parking meters. The ordinance, proposed by Peter Kotses, came after… Read More
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Mobile Deposit Scam Leaves Victims Repaying Bank
By: Kentucky Public Radio
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Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear’s office has issued a new scam warning after a mobile deposit scam cost one Kentuckian $10,000. The Franklin County resident provided her bank account information… Read More