Jan 28, 2022

Add “climate-proof” to the house-hunting wishlist?

How about a three-bedroom, two-bath bungalow safe from wildfires? Or maybe a flood-proof pre-war with an elevator?

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The Weekly Wrap

To digest this week's economic news, we're joined by Heather Long from the Washington Post and Nela Richardson from ADP.

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Consumers feel the pinch as inflation, omicron drag on

by Amanda Peacher

Jan 28, 2022

Despite good economic data like GDP growth, many Americans are not optimistic.

Though the economic recovery is going strong, inflation is taking a toll on consumer sentiment.

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For this entrepreneur, burnout inspired a new business

by Sean McHenry

Jan 28, 2022

For Los Angeles e-retailer Patty Delgado, the stress of running her first business inspired her to take a different approach with the launch a second.

Courtesy of Patty Delgado

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Wages are rising at their fastest pace in 20 years

by Lily Jamali

Jan 28, 2022

The quarterly Employment Cost Index showed wages rising through the end of 2021.

The Employment Cost Index shows that wages are rising at the fastest rate in 20 years.

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A Warmer World

How much is climate a factor in where people are moving?

by Dan Kraker

Jan 28, 2022

Duluth, Minnesota, is welcoming people who say they are moving away from places like California because of climate concerns.

Doug Kouma moved to Duluth, Minnesota, from Sonoma County, California, in 2019. He said Duluth may soon be known as a "climate migration hub."

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Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Daisy Palacios Senior Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer

Sean McHenry Associate Producer

Andie Corban Associate Producer

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer

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