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Michigan residents seek new path to the middle class
Dec 19, 2012
Community college replaces unionized auto factories as landmarks of economic mobility in Flint, Mich.
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Tax debate revives question of who's rich
Dec 18, 2012
Fiscal cliff negotiations on tax rates hinge on an issue that has vexed the tax policy debate for years: What income level defines rich?
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The path to Michigan's right-to-work law
Dec 18, 2012
Residents of Flint reflect on Michigan's move from union stronghold to right-to-work state.
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Giving through the ages
Dec 14, 2012
Marketplace Wealth and Poverty reporter Shereen Marisol Meraji takes a look at how the charitable tax deduction has changed over time and why some think lowering it could benefit the middle class.
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'Santa' and 'budget' can coexist
Dec 14, 2012
Families and experts share how they express their generosity without pulling out the plastic.
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The past, present and future of the estate tax
Dec 12, 2012
Some wealthy individuals say a higher estate tax is fair, but others are fighting against proposed changes.
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How raising low wages ripples through the economy
Dec 12, 2012
A few bucks an hour more for low-wage workers can raise prices, but also boost economic growth for the country overall.
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Michigan governor signs right-to-work legislation
Dec 11, 2012
Thousands of union members protest before Michigan becomes the 24th right-to-work state.
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Union workers stage protest in Michigan
Dec 11, 2012
The Michigan State Capitol is hosting thousands of protesters this morning. The house is taking up a so-called "right to work" bill.
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What $5 more an hour could buy a low-wage worker
Dec 11, 2012
Fast food employees picketed in New York for a raise to $15 an hour. What difference would that make?
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