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A “taste of normalcy” for some Baltimore students
Nov 12, 2020

A “taste of normalcy” for some Baltimore students

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Christian Muñoz Aguilar sits at his workstation. The 11-year-old helped supervise his four siblings while trying to do his own schoolwork. Amy Scott/Marketplace
On today's show: Some students in Baltimore are back in the classroom but still learning online. And a look at what a "skinny" COVID-19 relief package would, or wouldn't, do for people who need it.

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COVID-19

Consumer prices didn't rise in October. That may not be good news.

by Mitchell Hartman
Nov 12, 2020
Low inflation is a sign that the recovery may be losing steam.
Customers shop at an Arizona mall in June.
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As bank account yields fall, deposits are on the rise

by Justin Ho
Nov 12, 2020
People have been seeking safety for their money during the pandemic. With fewer things to spend it on, the cash piles up.
People wait to use an ATM outside a Chase branch in New York City.
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Will a "skinny" coronavirus relief package help those who need it most?

by Kai Ryssdal and Daisy Palacios
Nov 12, 2020
Kai Ryssdal talks with Gbenga Ajilore of the Center for American Progress, who argues that pandemic economic relief should be more inclusive.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell meets with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office in July.
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Few people are tapping 401(k)s, even without withdrawal penalties

by Samantha Fields
Nov 12, 2020
The CARES Act made it easier to get money out of retirement savings early. But that only helps people with enough cushion to have a 401(k).
At Vanguard, 4.5% of people had taken a coronavirus-related distribution as of the end of September.
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How consumers are spending

We hear from several consumers about their spending habits and the price changes they’ve noticed as COVID-19 continues.

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Baltimore students get a "taste of normalcy" at center for remote learning

by Amy Scott
Nov 12, 2020
Amid the pandemic, about 1,000 of the most vulnerable students have been attending a form of in-person school.
Christian Muñoz Aguilar sits at his workstation. The 11-year-old helped supervise his four siblings while trying to do his own schoolwork.
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