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Social media is no soap box for the poor: Study
David Brancaccio Apr 26, 2013
A new study by the Pew Research Center's Internet and American Life Project shows that social media and the Internet are not helping much to get poorer people engaged in civic life.
New Orleans residents: You know you're wealthy when...
Eve Abrams Apr 10, 2013
In the third installment of Marketplace's "You Know You're Wealthy When" series, we traveled to New Orleans to ask residents of "The Big Easy" what being wealthy means to them.
Photos: You know you're wealthy when...
John Ketchum Jan 31, 2013
People from all backgrounds weigh in on what makes a person wealthy.
Philadelphia collects court debt decades later
Amanda Aronczyk Dec 20, 2012
Since 2010, the courts of Philadelphia have embarked on a massive debt collection from ex-offenders. It’s an attempt to collect on $1.5 billion in old fees, fines and forfeited bail owed to the criminal justice system.
When it comes to charity, the poor give more
Tony Cox Dec 14, 2012
Those who earn $50,000 to $75,000 donate about eight percent of their discretionary income. That's twice as much -- percentage-wise -- as those making above $200,000.
Political sector catching up with business on diversity
Chris Farrell Nov 9, 2012
If there's one message that both political parties have taken away from the election, it's that the demographics of the electorate are changing. Could it shake up Washington?
Post-election ad space deals won't last
Josh Rogers Nov 8, 2012
For months, political advertising glutted the airwaves in election swing states like Ohio, Florida and New Hampshire. Now that the election is over, there are cheap openings for regular advertisers. But they won't last long.
Political uncertainty continues to hang over markets
Jeff Horwich Nov 9, 2012
Following Tuesday's election, the markets took a plunge. The major stock indexes all fell nearly 2.5 percent -- the biggest sell-off of the year.
In Obama second term, EPA set to issue emission rules
Scott Tong Nov 8, 2012
Climate change may regain priority in the Obama administration. One area where the President can act without Congress is supporting the Environmental Protection Agency as it writes new rules limiting emissions.
Young voters turn out for Obama
Amy Scott Nov 8, 2012
Despite fickle reputation, the Millennial generation may stay party-loyal.
