Sep 26, 2018

Everything is fine!

According to the Federal Reserve, anyway. We'll play some of Chair Jerome Powell's statement from today's rate hike announcement and unpack how the central bank sees this economy right now. Then, with the NAFTA deadline looming, we'll look at how close the United States, Mexico and Canada really are to a deal. Plus, your tariff questions, answered by a customs broker.

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How real is that Sunday NAFTA deadline?

by Tracey Samuelson

Sep 26, 2018

We'll have an answer by Monday morning...

Canada's Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks with reporters as she arrives for a meeting at the US Trade Representative's office Sept. 5, 2018 in Washington, DC.

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At $6 trillion, "tappable" home equity reaches new high

by Amy Scott

Sep 26, 2018

So far, homeowners are resisting cashing out.

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Tight budgets strain 911 call centers

by Sarah Whites-Koditschek

Sep 26, 2018

Fees from phone bills only cover about three-quarters of the costs to operate the nation's call centers; states and cities scramble to cover the rest.

Marilyn Scott retired as a police officer and became a call taker. She says it’s a stressful job.

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According to the Federal Reserve, anyway. We’ll play some of Chair Jerome Powell’s statement from today’s rate hike announcement and unpack how the central bank sees this economy right now. Then, with the NAFTA deadline looming, we’ll look at how close the United States, Mexico and Canada really are to a deal. Plus, your tariff questions, answered by a customs broker.