My Economy
My Economy tells the story of the new economic normal through the eyes of people trying to make it, because we know the only numbers that really matter are the ones in your economy.
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For this fly-fishing outfitter, demand is outpacing supply
by
Sean McHenry
Feb 26, 2021
Has fly fishing become too popular during the pandemic? A Georgia outfitter shares his story about keeping up with demand.
Jigsaw puzzles are a quarantine hit. This puzzle-maker hopes that continues after the pandemic.
by
Sean McHenry
Feb 15, 2021
British jigsaw puzzle maker Julie Wilkins saw quarantine rekindle people's love for the jigsaw puzzle. She hopes that's here to stay.
Attention job seekers: “We all have worth, we all have value”
Feb 5, 2021
A story about job hunting from a job-hunting counselor. “I learned a valuable lesson,” says Carolyn Kennard of Texas.
How a California goat ranch is recovering from the pandemic and wildfire
by
Andie Corban
Feb 2, 2021
The pandemic wiped away Angeles Crest Creamery's ecotourism revenue. Then the Bobcat Fire hit, wiping out the free food source for its goats.
What a busy holiday season meant for a Utah baker
by
Andie Corban
Jan 29, 2021
Rita Magalde was "swamped" with orders for her baklava in December. When it was over, she called her realtor.
"Looking after children during the pandemic is uplifting"
by
Sean McHenry
Jan 13, 2021
Roopam Carroll runs a day care center in Nottingham, England. She explains how caregivers enable other kinds of work.
For public good, not for profit.
"Sometimes I think to myself why did you have to pick a product that is not only so difficult to make, but so difficult to ship?"
by
Alli Fam
Dec 29, 2020
Shipping gelato isn't easy.
"The past couple of months have been pretty crazy": How one clothing business grew in 2020
by
Andie Corban
Dec 28, 2020
As her collections continue to sell out, Wanek is adjusting to increased demand for her clothing.
Not the usual crowd for the holidays in Hawaii
Dec 24, 2020
A look at how one Hawaiian bed-and-breakfast is faring during the pandemic.