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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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Summertime is stocking season for this toy store owner

by Livi Burdette
Jul 3, 2023
Ali Cat Toys is doing the bulk of its holiday buying now, and even stocking up for next Easter season.
"Slime has started to make a comeback, believe it or not, and as much as parents may or may not want to hear" says Irene Kesselman, owner of Ali Cat Toys in Carrboro, North Carolina.
Tolga Akman/AFP via Getty Images
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Whitewashing: the rewritten past of a home

by Nicholas Guiang
Jun 28, 2023
Families of color must often take extreme measures to show the value of their home.
After the experience with her parents house, Jillian White says she doesn't know if she'd whitewash a home again.
Tim Boyle/Getty Images
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In the face of high inflation, this couple's plant keeps growing

by Livi Burdette
Jun 22, 2023
The owners of Growing Groves Plant Shop in Davis, California, are sleeping better after a year in business.
Ricky Barosa and Larry Groves are starting to give themselves days off after a year in business at Growing Groves Plant Shop.
Ashley Villanueva/Lusting for Light Photography
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Former teacher finds creative flow in new art career

by Nicholas Guiang
Jun 20, 2023
Eve Leonard says her transition from education to entertainment has been eye-opening and satisfying.
Eve Leonard hopes to build a career as a film compositor and director. When she's engaged in a creative project, she says, "I kind of feel the gears moving and churning, and the work that I'm doing is effortless."
Courtesy Leonard
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E-commerce and running a business 24/7

by Nicholas Guiang
Jun 9, 2023
In a world connected via the internet, small businesses are taking advantage of social media to promote their brand.
Remark Glass recycles used bottles and glass to create unique molten products like rock glasses and vases.
Stevie Chris
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A new college grad's Hollywood dreams

by Livi Burdette
Jun 7, 2023
Despite the ongoing writers strike, Troy Cwynar aims for a career in comedy writing.
Amid the ongoing Writers Guild strike, Troy Cwynar hopes for a career in comedy writing.
Courtesy Cwynar
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A Wichita parking lot owner finds a new strategy in online reservations

by Richard Cunningham
Jun 6, 2023
"The event parking business was not very great during the pandemic," says Bruce Rowley. "In fact, it was a complete flatline."
"Initially, we were really selling just convenience,” says Bruce Rowley of online parking reservations. “What we found is people were basically paying for certainty. "
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The Class of 2023 plunges headfirst into the job market

by Livi Burdette
Jun 2, 2023
One new graduate is starting a career in broadcast journalism with realistic expectations.
Tyre White is moving back to his home state of Texas to pursue a career in broadcast journalism after completing his studies at the University of Arkansas.
Courtesy White
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The Class of 2023 enters the workforce

by Livi Burdette
May 30, 2023
As the job market starts to cool, young grads are learning the ropes.
Zoe Bennett graduated from the University of Alabama in May, and will be starting a new job as an environmental engineer in June.
Courtesy of Zoe Bennett
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A Florida bar for humans and man's best friend

by Nicholas Guiang
May 29, 2023
Despite core inflation falling in April, one Florida small business is still feeling the pain of higher prices for beer and cleaning supplies.
BRK Republic even hosts birthday parties for the dogs, complete with decorations and homemade pumpkin cake.
Courtesy Lindsay Lipovich
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