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A history of American borrowing
Kai Ryssdal Jan 31, 2012
Borrowing wasn't always thought of as an abstract, impersonal concept. Author Louis Hyman discusses the history of borrowing and his new book, "Borrow: The American Way of Debt."
The downside of low interest rates
Mitchell Hartman Jan 26, 2012
Retirees see less return on savings; some businesses invest in tech, not workers.
Ben Bernanke to give lectures on Federal Reserve
Kai Ryssdal Jan 26, 2012
The chairman of the Federal Reserve will be leading an undergraduate course on the Fed and its role in the economy. How are students reacting?
Watching the Fed
Heidi N. Moore Jan 24, 2012
Tomorrow the Federal Reserve Bank will let all 17 members of its committee publicly reveal they think will happen to interest rates in the coming months and years. Will this be good news for nervous markets?
Existing home sales up for 2011
Joel Patterson Jan 20, 2012
Slightly stronger pre-loved home sales made 2011 a better year for realtors, but a “shadow inventory” still lurks.
Making your own version of the Fed's Beige Book
David Brancaccio Jan 12, 2012
The Federal Reserve's Beige Book is a review of economic trends in the country. The Fed's method of gathering data on the economy is pretty simple, though: Just calling around and asking.
When Geithner praised Greenspan
Kai Ryssdal Jan 12, 2012
The minutes of Alan Greenspan's last meeting as chairman of the Federal Reserve were released today. It reveals some praising words from then-president of the New York Federal Reserve, Timothy Geithner.
Americans choose renting
Joel Patterson Jan 5, 2012
Despite record-low mortgage rates, Americans are yet to wade back into home-ownership.
Good news on U.S. savings bonds
Chris Farrell Jan 4, 2012
Treasury says it will keep the current $20,000 annual maximum on savings bonds purchases.
Federal Reserve to give quarterly interest rate reports
Kai Ryssdal Jan 3, 2012
That's instead of the usual 'for the foreseeable future' thing they usually do. The Fed is striving to be more open in its communication.
