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Oaktown, gentrification in Oakland, Calif.

In San Francisco, An Affordable Housing Solution That Helps Millennials

10:39am March 21, 2016

by Kasey Saeturn

Eighteen- to 24-year-olds are one of the fastest-growing homeless populations in the U.S. For many, public housing is out of reach. Enter a nonprofit that offers subsidized apartments to young adults.

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Seniors Face Higher Drug Costs As Coinsurance Becomes More Common

2:50pm March 18, 2016

by Michelle Andrews

How coinsurance hurts: If a drug costs $200, a patient may owe 20 percent of the cost, or $40, instead of a flat copayment of $20. The higher the cost of the drug, the bigger the coinsurance bite.

Building your own business can be wildly rewarding — but it requires passion and patience.

Economy

Want To Escape The Cubicle? Here's How To Be Your Own Boss

10:30am March 18, 2016

by John Ydstie

To start a small business, you'll need lots of time and a passion for what you do. From turning a hobby into cash to running a franchise, we share tips from people who've found success.

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An employee prepares to install the hood on a vehicle at a General Motors plant in Arlington, Texas. Federal Reserve policymakers say recent indicators point to a strengthening labor market.

Federal Reserve Decides To Keep Interest Rates Low A While Longer

3:59pm March 16, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

The Federal Reserve decided Wednesday to hold interest rates steady. The nation's central bank is watching for signs of overheating, but for now, says the economy is growing at a sustainable rate.

FACT CHECK: Republican Candidates On Keeping Or Changing Social Security

5:00am March 12, 2016

by Scott Horsley

The candidates say they want to leave Social Security as it is for people who are already retired, or soon will be. But Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz have proposed changes for younger workers.

Dallas Kindergarteners Get An Early Start On Money Management

4:01pm March 11, 2016

by Courtney Collins

Financial planners say it's important to start saving for retirement at a young age. You won't believe how young one group of investors is starting in Texas.

Abandoned homes molder on the east side of Detroit last year.

Millions Of Voters Are Sending A Message: Our Economic Framework Is Rotten

12:22pm March 11, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

The Washington consensus on economic policy hasn't changed for decades: Economists and most political leaders say growth is tied to trade, immigration and technology. But now many workers disagree.

Lines of travelers snake past TSA agents at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport last fall.

Ready For Fun? First Take Off Your Shoes And Wait In Long Airport Lines

8:00am March 10, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

Airlines are expecting record numbers of spring break travelers. Both the industry and TSA are expecting airport screening checkpoints to have long lines. They urge travelers to arrive early.

Housing activists march to City Hall to demand more affordable housing options for the homeless and poor on Sept. 17 in New York City.

ISO 2 Affordable Bedrooms In NYC? Good Luck With That

4:20pm March 09, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

Apartment buildings are going up all over Manhattan, but it's harder than ever to find an affordable place to live in New York. It's a scene played out nationwide as rents soar and wages stall.

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Money is one of the things most likely to cause discord in a long-term relationship.

Economy

How To Keep Money From Messing Up Your Marriage

7:54am March 08, 2016

by Chris Arnold

Finances are among the things most likely to cause discord in a relationship, whether you're just starting out or have been together for years. Here are some ways to avoid common conflicts.

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