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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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A scientist worries about a climate "hostile to science and the truth"

by Maria Hollenhorst and Robert Garrova
Jul 25, 2017
Government funding has been pretty reliable — up until now, the Los Alamos National Laboratory researcher says.
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My Economy: Life as a millennial renter priced out of the housing market

by Robert Garrova
Jul 5, 2017
A young working professional still thinks owning a home is part of the American Dream
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A tale of two minimum wages

by Paulina Velasco
Jun 30, 2017
Young women in Louisiana and Los Angeles talk about getting by in the bottom tax brackets.
Protesters gathered at a rally for minimum wage in New York City. 
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My Economy: Health care uncertainty means business uncertainty

by Robert Garrova
Jun 26, 2017
One woman is holding off on growing her small business, even though the demand is there.
Violins in a workshop. 
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My Economy: Battling U.S. immigration bureaucracy from Australia

by Robert Garrova
Jun 16, 2017
After living in America for years, one Australian immigrant faces uncertainty about staying.
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My Economy: Working as a CFO — chief family officer

by Robert Garrova
Jun 1, 2017
Sherri Messer loves being a stay-at-home mom, but she's nervous about what comes next.
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My Economy: Making close to six figures as an intern

by Robert Garrova
May 15, 2017
As a PhD student, David Kuhns found an "internship" that matched his skills.
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Getting out of the office in Anchorage, Alaska

by Robert Garrova
May 2, 2017
After more than three decades at architectural firms, Clark Yerrington decided it was time to go it alone.
A light rainbow hits the water as a surfer waits to catch the Bore Tide at Turnagain Arm in Anchorage, Alaska.
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My Economy: Using grants to preserve moving image history

by Robert Garrova
Apr 10, 2017
It’s Hannah Palin’s job to keep old films from decaying on the shelf.
"Kirks' Camera," 1976, opening sequence.
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My Economy: Caring for seniors through art

by Robert Garrova
Mar 23, 2017
Many of the caregivers in nursing homes can't afford health insurance, Martha Rast says.
 
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