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Advice on applying for a re-fi or loan modification

Interview by
David Lazarus
Feb 1, 2013
Straight talk from a banker on what makes an application for a re-fi or a loan modification stand out in the eyes of a bank.
Posted In: mortgage refinance, Mortgage modification, mortgage, Housing
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Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder on 'right-to-work'

Interview by
Jeremy Hobson
Dec 13, 2012
Unions in Michigan are facing a new reality. They'll have to convince their members to keep paying dues after Republicans passed a law that makes Michigan a right-to-work state. Governor Rick Snyder put his signature on the law.
Posted In: Michigan, right to work, Rick Snyder
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Is technology to blame for chronic unemployment?

by
Robert Reich
Oct 10, 2012
Commentator Robert Reich says a steady march of technology leaves increasingly obsolete jobs in its wake.
Posted In: Jobs, technology, Unemployment
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Fixing the weak U.S. economy requires more long-term policy

Interview by
Kai Ryssdal
Jun 5, 2012
Stanford economist John Taylor, formerly with the Bush administration, discusses what needs to be done to solve the United States' economic problems.
Posted In: global economy, John Taylor, recovery
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Where does the middle class begin and end?

Interview with
Frank Newport
Mar 1, 2012
According to Gallup's latest data, about two-thirds of Americans who put themselves as the middle class, and most voters overall are not concerned about the wealth gap.
Posted In: wealth gap, middle class
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What the end of jobless benefits means to one unemployed worker

Interview by
Kai Ryssdal
Dec 21, 2011
Stephanie Elsenpeter has been unemployed for over a year. Her jobless benefits will run out in January. So what's she going to do?
Posted In: unemployment benefits
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Enough with being against Washington

by
Rob Walker
Sep 30, 2011
Most Americans are not happy about what's going on in Washington. But commentator Rob Walker says playing the blame game isn't going to get us anywhere.
Posted In: Washington
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How everyday Americans would tackle the budget deficit

by
Steve Chiotakis
Feb 18, 2011
About 800 Americans across the country were asked their opinions on how to solve the U.S. budget deficit. The results did make a substantial dent in the debt.
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Lot 354: A Tale of America's Housing Meltdown

Hosted By
Kai Ryssdal
Jan 13, 2011
We follow the story of America's housing meltdown through one house -- Lot 354, a Spanish bungalow in Los Angeles. From former and current owners to real estate agents and neighbors, the characters and industries affected by Lot 354 tell the story of the rise and fall of America's housing market.
Posted In: Housing, foreclosure
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Lobbyists demand some respect

May 20, 2010
The American League of Lobbyists is ponying up $25,000 to start a PR campaign. Brett Neely reports.

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