Segments From This Episode

• An update on global poverty

  by Nova Safo

  First, lowest-income countries are getting poorer and more in debt, according to a new report this week from the World Bank. It identifies 26 countries needing more international aid.

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• Will employers opt to help workers pay down student loans?

  by David Brancaccio, Chris Farrell and Alex Schroeder

  

  Research found that average retirement balances were lower for people paying off student loans compared to those who weren’t making the payments.

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• The stuffed animal economy

  From Marketplace’s “Million Bazillion,” we’ll gather some business intel from a 9-year-old entrepreneur.

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