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Families begin the new year without child tax credit payments

by Samantha Fields
Jan 14, 2022
The one-year program increased payments and expanded eligibility to the poorest families. Congress has not moved to extend those changes. 
Child tax credit payments, a temporary part of President Joe Biden's American Rescue Plan, ended in December. Congress has not acted to renew the payments.
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COVID-19

People adopted better financial habits during the pandemic

by Mitchell Hartman
Jun 22, 2021
Two recent surveys show a trend toward increased financial discipline.
Financial security and savings are on more people's minds.
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Economic Anxiety Index®

How do you feel about your financial situation?

by Marketplace Staff
Mar 14, 2016
People in Los Angeles and New York share their thoughts.
People walk in a shopping district in lower Manhattan.
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Economic Anxiety Index®

Why the economic recovery doesn’t feel like one

by Dave Shaw
Oct 26, 2015
Many people feel stuck financially, and they're losing sleep over it.
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What does it take for you to feel secure?

by Marketplace Weekend Staff
Oct 16, 2015
How do you define that in your life? What are the specific things you're looking for?
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