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Adventures in Housing

Co-homeowners and best friends “grow roots” in their Vermont city

by Maria Hollenhorst
Jan 7, 2025
Since moving from New York City in 2022, Jordan Heiden and Cass Lang have invested in solar panels, built gardens and attended city council meetings.
“If things change, we’ll figure it out,” says Cass Lang, right, with friend and co-homeowner Jordan Heiden.
Courtesy Cass Lang and Jordan Heiden
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What the passion of soccer fans reveals about economic decision making

by Sabri Ben-Achour , Chris Farrell and Erika Soderstrom
Dec 26, 2024
English Premier League fans bet on their favorite teams even against the odds, highlighting the role of emotion rather than rationality.
Arsenal fans at an English Premier League match in January. Love for a team may not lead to the best betting outcomes.
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Can food tourism help China's cash-strapped cities?

by Jennifer Pak
Aug 14, 2024
Last spring, the industrial town Zibo became a tourist hot spot because of its unique barbecue. Is that a recipe for healthy budgets?
The city of Zibo became a hot spot for tourists seeking out authentic barbecue.
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What unburied federal data tells us about Indigenous households' finances

by Savannah Peters
Mar 26, 2024
Nine years of unpublished data show that American Indian and Alaska Native households report greater financial stress and less security.
“American Indian and Alaska Native identifying households are reporting greater financial stress and lower security than other households,” said Vanessa Palmer of the Center for Indian Country Development.
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Abortion bans raise economic barriers for people who need the procedure

by Justin Ho
Jun 27, 2022
And some states' laws are making it harder for nonprofit funds to cover the costs.
The overturning of Roe v. Wade has led to more financial obstacles to those seeking out the procedure.
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How is Gen Z managing its money?

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Jun 14, 2022
Some graduated into a pandemic and are experiencing high inflation and market volatility. That's changing their approach to their finances.
From left, Tobi Plumpter, Guy DeWeever II, Emanuel Perez and Leah Smith, on the laptop screen, are part of an investing group of young Black professionals.
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What's the bill for hosting an Olympics?

by Sasha Twining
Jul 23, 2021
All the elements a host city needs can add up to tens of billions of dollars.
The IOC headquarters in Lausanne.
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How undiagnosed Alzheimer's can impact personal finances

by Rose Conlon and David Brancaccio
Oct 25, 2019
Early-stage Alzheimer's linked to unwise financial decision-making and vulnerability to financial exploitation.
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Brains and Losses

Brains and Losses: Part VI

by David Brancaccio , Sasa Woodruff , Eliza Mills and Daniel Shin
May 24, 2019
Scammers are not always a faceless voice on the phone.
Rose Conlon/Marketplace
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Brains and Losses

Brains and Losses: Part V

by David Brancaccio , Sasa Woodruff , Eliza Mills and Daniel Shin
May 23, 2019
Suspicious or unusual bank activity can often signal a scam; but should a teller be able to monitor a long-time account holder’s ledger activity to flag a possible scam?
Rose Conlon/Marketplace
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