Economy

Terrell Walker says that her apartment in Washington, D.C., has mold and problems with heating and old appliances. She's been withholding rent in an effort to get her landlord to fix up the apartment.

Low-Income Renters Squeezed Between Too-High Rents And Subpar Housing

10:58am March 30, 2016

by Pam Fessler

Tenants often stop paying rent to force the repair of poor conditions in the only housing they can afford. But landlords say can't fix the problems until they get the rent. It's a vicious cycle.

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Meagen Limes of Washington, D.C., is struggling to pay rent on the apartment where she lives with her 4-year-old son and 8-year-old daughter.

Living From Rent To Rent: Tenants On The Edge Of Eviction

4:29pm March 29, 2016

by Pam Fessler

Most people who end up facing eviction simply can't afford to pay their rent. Many low-income tenants work, but their rent outpaces their wages. An unexpected bill or a lost job can mean homelessness.

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal announces his veto of legislation that major corporations said could legalize discrimination. He said,

Atlanta Businesses Again Lead Push Against Social Conservatives

11:02am March 29, 2016

Corporations in Atlanta have a long history of supporting a focus on business, not social conservatives' issues. Now the governor is vetoing a bill that LGBT groups say would lead to discrimination.

Shoppers sort through yellow plums at the Union Square Park greenmarket in New York City. A study of retailers in Manhattan finds that organic foods are much more common in affluent neighborhoods.

Organic Foods Still Aren't As Mass Market As You Might Think

4:10pm March 28, 2016

by Tracie McMillan

With Wal-Mart now selling organic food, and Whole Foods testing cheaper stores, it's easy to think organic has gone mainstream. But one study finds organics are still far more common in richer areas.

Grant and Cathy Lowe stand in front of a trailer they just bought. It is part of their retirement plans to own this camper, and they intend to have it paid off before they quit working.

Ready For A Road Trip? RVs Are Rolling Back Into Fashion

2:31pm March 28, 2016

by Frank Morris

More Americans are looking for a second home — on wheels. After crashing hard in the recession, RV sales have rebounded and are on track to approach record levels this year.

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Lawmakers, Unions Reach Deal To Raise California's Minimum Wage To $15

11:16am March 27, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

The state's minimum wage is currently $10; under the new agreement between legislators and labor unions, it would rise by $5 over the next six years.

Technicians and engineers work on a 2017 Acura NSX at the Honda Motor Co. Acura Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio, on March 8.

Honda Tries To Race Ahead With Its New Acura NSX Hybrid

8:17pm March 25, 2016

Your fantasy "supercar" may be a Porsche 918 or Lamborghini. Now Honda wants to change your dream by rolling out the Acura NSX — the most expensive car ever built in the U.S. by a major manufacturer.

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U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service 1040 Individual Income Tax forms for the 2015 tax year.

Economy

Episode 692: The Secret Life Of Line 24

5:39pm March 25, 2016

On today's show, we tell the stories of a few mysterious lines on IRS form 1040 — the basic tax form. In its own, maddening way, the 1040 is a great American document.

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Who's using your W-2 information? Some employers have been tricked into sending employee identification details to scammers this tax season.

IRS And Cybercriminals Step Up Spy Vs. Spy Efforts. Who's Winning?

7:00am March 25, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

Each year, cybercriminals expand their efforts to trick people into misdirecting their tax refunds, or paying fines they don't owe. But the IRS says it's stepping up its game too in an endless race.

Millennials are the single biggest group of homebuyers in the U.S.

Forget Generation Rent: More Younger Americans Aim To Buy

6:17pm March 24, 2016

by Aarti Shahani

The kids of the housing crisis — those 35 and under — are among the most eager to buy today. Here are some tips, for everyone, on how to weigh whether renting or buying makes the most sense for you.

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