What's wrong with U.S. cash?
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While electronic payments are growing in the U.S., physical cash today is circulated more than ever. Experts claim that the choice to continue printing paper notes is fueled by special interests but The Federal Reserve says changing currency is costly and complex.
Is Tiny Home Living The Secret To Saving Money Today?
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Make It Marathon journeys to Atlanta, Santa Monica, and New York to connect with three individuals who live in small spaces to save big money.
How Homeowners Associations Took Over American Neighborhoods
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More than 80% of newly-built single-family homes sold in 2022 belonged to an HOA, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. HOAs tout themselves as a value-add to homeowners, specifically when it comes to maintaining high property value, but not everyone is pleased with HOAs.
Why The U.S. Is Failing At Its Economic Goals
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The Fed has a dual mandate to strike a delicate balance to ensure low, steady prices and promote an economy that allows everyone to get a job who wants one. But, the mandate’s targets can contradict each other.
How Much Money Do Americans Need To Be Comfortable?
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The average American says they need to earn $233,000 a year to be financially comfortable. But in 2021, American workers on average made only $75,203 annually. With well over half of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, many are struggling to meet some of their modest financial goals.
How Will The Climate Crisis Affect The U.S. Economy
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As the climate crisis continues to pose a global threat, top economists are debating its effects on the U.S. economy. In this episode of “The Bottom Line”, see how renowned economists like Jeffrey Sachs and Mark Zandi forecast the economic impact.
Why The Port Of Baltimore Is Getting A Makeover
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East Coast U.S. seaports are poised for a big decade. In Baltimore, a public-private partnership invested $550 million into Seagirt Marine Terminal to handle consumer cargo arriving on larger ships
Why Being Single Is So Expensive In The U.S.
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46.4% of U.S. adults never married, are divorced, or widowed. But a single life today can come with an additional challenge: financial anxiety.
Why AI May Become Your New Employer: Robert Reich
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In this episode of "The Bottom Line," Reich explains how AI will create a system where workers bid for jobs, why universal basic income may be necessary and how developed nations need growth to reach environmental goals.
How Taxpayers Grow The Private Sector: Mariana Mazzucato
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In this episode of "The Bottom Line," University College London Professor Mariana Mazzucato discusses why risk and failure should be normalized and how AI can be calibrated for positive change.
Why The Singularity May Merge Humans And Machines: Nouriel Roubini
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AI may work with the human brain to enhance human intelligence, says New York University Professor Emeritus of Economics and International Business Nouriel Roubini.