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Nancy Glynn, her husband, Michael Gebo, and their son, Hunter, attend a minor league baseball game near their home in Manchester, N.H.

Politics In Real Life: Paid Family Leave A Big Concern, Not A Top Campaign Issue

10:45am May 02, 2016

by Tamara Keith

After Nancy Glynn got pregnant, she learned her employer didn't offer paid family leave. Then, like many Americans, she discovered it was hard to get by without it.

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Investing for retirement doesn't have to be hard.

Economy

How To Not Run Out Of Money In Retirement

6:29pm April 27, 2016

by Chris Arnold

You've saved up enough to quit working. Congrats! But here's a new puzzle: figuring out how to enjoy retirement without blowing your savings too soon, when you don't know if you'll live 5 years or 25.

Toyota cars for sale are parked at a dealership in Danvers, Mass. Federal Reserve policymakers left rates unchanged Wednesday, which should keep down the costs of car loans and other borrowing.

Want To Remodel? Buy A Car? You Still Have Time To Get A Cheap Loan

5:24pm April 27, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

Fed policymakers are seeing more risks that could derail the U.S. economy. For example, China's growth is slow and our energy sector is weak. So the Fed chose Wednesday to keep interest rates low.

Kent Smetters, economics professor at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School.

Economy

Planning For Your Retirement: Understanding Annuities

9:12am April 27, 2016

An annuity can be a smart retirement investment for many people, providing a steady income for the rest of your life. But they can be overpriced, opaque and hard to understand. Here's the 411.

Airbnb host Synta Keeling rents two bedrooms in her house in Washington, D.C.'s predominantly black Anacostia neighborhood.

#AirbnbWhileBlack: How Hidden Bias Shapes The Sharing Economy

12:10am April 26, 2016

The sharing economy is making online transactions far more personal, which can lead to some unintended consequences.

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Could You Come Up With $400 If Disaster Struck?

8:55am April 24, 2016

Almost half of Americans say they couldn't — including people in the middle class. Writer Neal Gabler says it's time to stop saying that anyone can be rich with just hard work.

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A container ship is unloaded at the Port of Los Angeles. Voters in this year's presidential election have deep feelings about trade — and often are at odds with each other about it.

A Nation Engaged: Trade Stirs Up Sharp Debate In This Election Cycle

5:13pm April 23, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

Americans shared their views on trade with NPR and member stations. One thing is clear: Millions of voters have deep feelings about trade — and often are at odds with each other about it.

Joseph Mallord William Turner's "Self portrait, age 24," will grace the UK's £20 note.

Artist J.M.W. Turner To Be Featured On U.K. £20, Ousting Economist Adam Smith

6:47pm April 22, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

Following a national nomination process for a visual artist to honor, the U.K. has announced the new face of the £20 bill. He's known for landscapes, seascapes and innovative depiction of light.

When Having A Baby Comes With A Bundle Of Financial Implications

4:03pm April 21, 2016

by Andrea Seabrook

Having a baby is a magical, wonderful thing that will bring joy to your life and sometimes a wrecking ball to your financial life. A couple having a baby together talk with a financial adviser.

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Yami Chavarria with her infant daughter, Ayla Kimberley.

Economy

We're Having a Baby!? How To Feel The Joy, Without The Financial Fears

7:01am April 21, 2016

by Andrea Seabrook

With each baby comes a set of scary questions: how to pay for strollers, day care, even (gasp!) college? We joined a talk between a young couple and a financial adviser. Here's what we learned.

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