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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Instead Of Snoozing In Savings, Let's Put $5,000 To Work
May 22, 2013 It's a hard time to be a saver. The return on a savings account doesn't even keep up with inflation, and that has led many savers to ask: What should I do with my money? NPR's Uri Berliner takes $5,000 out of his own personal savings and explores various investment opportunities.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Thursday, May 16, 2013
The Tricky Business Of Retirement: Hidden 401(K) Fees
May 16, 2013 You could end up with a lot less savings at 65 than you ever anticipated because of fees charged by the financial institutions managing your retirement accounts. Robert Hiltonsmith, who researches retirement security, says those fees were disclosed to 401(k) plan participants until only recently.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
The Changing Lives Of Women
Stay-At-Home Dads, Breadwinner Moms And Making It All Work
May 15, 2013 For decades, the role of breadwinner was reserved for men, but today, more than a quarter of American working women earn more than their spouses. That means more fathers are opting to stay home with the kids.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Economy
Whatever Happened To The Economy?
May 14, 2013 Jobs and the economy dominated political discussion during the election year, but have since been forgotten. Even before the current outbreak of scandals, it was clear Washington preferred to talk about other issues.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Business
Comp Time Or Cold Cash. Which Would You Pick?
May 13, 2013 Private employers must pay time and a half to workers who put in more than 40 hours a week. But some workers want comp time for extra hours. The House voted to allow workers to save up their comp time, but critics fear that employers would use the measure to abuse overtime rules.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
The Two-Way
U.S. Gas Prices Expected To Remain Low For Summer
May 12, 2013 Drivers will find this summer's gas prices are lower than last year's, the result of a spike in crude oil production. Government forecasters say a gallon of regular gasoline will cost about $3.50 this summer — a slide of more than 10 cents from last year.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
The Two-Way
Experts Marvel At How Cyberthieves Stole $45 Million
May 11, 2013 The thieves hacked back-end computers and cloned prepaid debit cards, but their synchronized ATM withdrawals were even more extraordinary.
Friday, May 10, 2013
All Tech Considered
Peers Find Less Pressure Borrowing From Each Other
May 10, 2013 The Internet has managed to disrupt many industries, from publishing to music. So why not lending? Google's recent investment in Lending Club has raised the profile of peer-to-peer lending, which gets borrowers and lenders together outside the conventional banking system.
Wednesday, May 08, 2013
The Two-Way
Smaller Airports Take Bigger Hit As Airlines Cut Flights
May 8, 2013 Airlines are flying fewer planes to small and midsize markets, part of a push to move more people through regional hubs, according to an MIT study. As the economy tumbled into recession, airlines shut down money-losing routes and moved to fill seats on remaining flights.
Planet Money
Hospital Prices, Revealed! (Sort Of)
May 8, 2013 Hospital prices just got a lot more transparent. But if you have private insurance, the new information won't help you.
