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Jun 19, 2019

Age is just a number, but at work, 65 is important

So what’s so special about 65? Today, we talk to a few folks who are 65 (or 65 at heart) about the magic number. Plus: YouTube preps big changes to kids’ content and everything you need to know about the Fed.

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Segments From This Episode

What the Federal Reserve’s policy statements can reveal about its mindset
by Janet Nguyen
Scott Olson/Getty Images
A single word can indicate the central bank’s attitude toward interest rates.
How has Slack changed your workplace?
by Jack Stewart
Eric Baradat/AFP/Getty Images
Slack, the instant messaging company, is about to go public. Opinions on using it at work seem strongly divided — let us know how you feel.
How 65 came to be defined as a turning point into old age
by Erika Beras
Erika Beras/Marketplace
The origin story of 65 can be traced back to the 30s, when President Roosevelt sought to make retirement available to everyone.
Can YouTube address parents’ concerns about children’s videos?
by Renata Sago
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Searching for kids’ videos can turn up some not-very-kid-friendly content.
So far, the tax overhaul isn’t living up to many of its promises
by Justin Ho
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It can take a while to understand the real effects of such a major change, but in the last few days, we’ve learned a little about how the nation’s tax law is playing out.