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America's wealth gap -- in 1776

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Jul 3, 2012

Why one founding father thought a narrow wealth divide was good for the new country.

Posted In: Thomas Jefferson, Founding Fathers, 1776, Declaration of Independence, wealth gap

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The cost of raising kids

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Mitchell Hartman

Jun 15, 2012

Top earners are able to spend more, boosting their children's odds for future success.

Posted In: baby, children, family, family finances

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Letters: What the middle class means to you

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Jun 6, 2012

Going over listeners' responses to our recent Wealth & Poverty stories on the 'black Beverly Hills' and the middle class.

Posted In: middle class

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The magic small political donation number

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Jun 5, 2012

Why do the Obama and Romney campaigns both set $3 as the entry-level donation?

Posted In: Wealth and Poverty, campaign contribution, 2012 election

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Picture This: The Middle Class

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Middle Class Photo Project

May 31, 2012

What's a picture perfect way to define the middle class? Your photos of course! Explore how others picture the middle class and upload your own snapshot to our Middle Class Photo Project.

Posted In: middle class, photos

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Introducing the Wealth & Poverty beat

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Mitchell Hartman

Feb 24, 2012

Reporter Mitchell Hartman discusses the need for Marketplace's new Wealth & Poverty desk.

Posted In: wealth, poverty, coverage, reporting, Money, Saving, debt, Inheritance

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Growing up is hard if you can’t find a job

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Mitchell Hartman

Feb 9, 2012

In this economy, young people postpone careers, marriage, kids and even leaving home.

Posted In: Jobs, entry-level, youth

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Nevada grads worry about their futures

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Feb 2, 2012

College seniors in Nevada have endured budget cuts and tuition hikes. They now face a less-than-promising job market.

Posted In: Las Vegas, Nevada, college grads

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Where Arab Spring and Occupy meet

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Jan 25, 2012

One year after the Arab Spring began, two activists in Cairo and New York discuss how the Middle East protests inspired the Occupy movement, and where both go from here.

Posted In: One Year On

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In Napa, civic leaders try to grow a Hispanic middle class

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Dec 13, 2011

California community takes an innovative approach to move Hispanic immigrants up the economic ladder

Posted In: Immigration, napa valley

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