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How do you make it as a comedian?
Kai Ryssdal Jan 18, 2013
Chicago is a comedy capital, of sorts. Some of "Saturday Night Live"'s most famous comedians started in Chicago, many at the famed Second City comedy club. Sean Flannery is one comedian 'making it' in America; his show "Never Been To Paris" continues to sell out.
Romanticizing poverty and learning financial independence
Kristin Wong Jan 11, 2013
When money is tight, people are all too aware of every cent. Commentator Kristin Wong grew up this way and she says it's shaped both how she thinks about money and how she thinks about herself.
How the fiscal cliff may affect child poverty
Krissy Clark Nov 30, 2012
Much of the buzz about the fiscal cliff has been about how it will affect the wealthy and middle class. But how might it impact children living if poverty if a deal isn't reached?
The iPad, like my spirit, is completely broken
Sam Weiner Nov 29, 2012
For one iPad owner, a void that even Apple's magical gadget could not fill.
Undecided voters, beware of Hello Kitty!
Tamara Federici Nov 5, 2012
A passionate plea not to be tempted by a platform of smiles, hugs and rainbows.
Nick Kroll's two cents on the 99%, 47%, and the Take 5 candy bar
Nick Kroll Nov 2, 2012
During this campaign, we’ve been inundated with numbers and percentages from both the media and the candidates alike. 99 percent, 5 trillion, 1 percent ,7 trillion, 47 percent, and it has left Nick Kroll 100 percent confused.
QUIZ: What do you know about poverty in America?
Jolie Myers Oct 30, 2012
We ran the numbers on poverty in the U.S. -- from the number of Americans on food stamps to the unemployment rate for African-Americans. Take our 10-question quiz to see how much you know.
Ryan says private sector key to ending high poverty
Shereen Marisol Meraji Oct 25, 2012
VP candidate says businesses can grow jobs and private donations can displace the safety net.
Tough Choices: How the poor spend money
Tess Vigeland Oct 25, 2012
Three families living around the poverty line in San Diego tell Marketplace Money what it means to spend money when you don't have a whole lot of it.
Could you live off of $438 a week?
Daryl Paranada Oct 22, 2012
The poverty threshold for a family of four was $22,811 last year according to Census data. Do you think you could survive on just $1,900 per month? Try our interactive poverty simulation to find out.
