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As investors play a growing role in the housing market, many first-time buyers are having a hard time finding a home.

1st-Time Homebuyers Are Getting Squeezed Out By Investors

5:42pm June 21, 2019

by Amy Scott

The pool of smaller, affordable starter houses is low. And the market for these first-time home purchases is increasingly being driven by investors who help push prices out of reach.

Researchers say we often recognize peer pressure in the actions of others — but not in our own choices.

Economy

Fashion Statement: Putting Your Mouth Where Your Money Is

5:00pm June 20, 2019

Our friends may not be independent thinkers, but we are...right? Not quite. Researchers have found that many of our personal preferences are heavily shaped by the whims and wishes of others.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida's prescription drug importation program into law last week at The Villages, a large retirement community outside Orlando.

Florida Wants To Import Medicine From Canada. But How Would That Work?

8:44pm June 18, 2019

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

A new law would let the state make bulk purchases of prescription drugs from Canada. But it still faces hurdles that could keep it from becoming reality.

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A photo demonstrates safety features in a Volvo XC40. Many new cars have optional features that can help prevent accidents. But those same features can also make repairs more expensive, boosting car insurance premiums.

Economy

Why Safer Cars Don't Lead To Cheaper Car Insurance ... Yet

10:11am June 15, 2019

by Camila Domonoske

Many new cars have optional features that can help prevent accidents. But those same features also make repairs more expensive. The result? Premiums can go up for cars that are less likely to crash.

In many rural areas, helicopters are the only speedy way to get patients to a trauma center or hospital burn unit. As more than 100 rural hospitals have closed around the U.S. since 2010, the need for air transport has only increased.

Why Air Ambulance Bills Are Still Sky-High

5:00am June 14, 2019

by Rachel Bluth

The median air ambulance bill is more than $36,000 and is seldom covered by health plans. So far, legislative hurdles and industry pressure have kept Congress from stepping in.

Many Americans with disabilities who live in rural areas of the U.S. said it would be a challenge for them to cover an unexpected $1,000 expense, according to the results of a new poll.

Rural Health: Financial Insecurity Plagues Many Who Live With Disability

7:35pm June 12, 2019

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

Having to come up with $1,000 unexpectedly can be a challenge for anyone. NPR's recent poll on rural health found that especially true for one group: people with disabilities.

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Many Germans say cash is quick and easy to use and keeps transactions more private.

For Many Germans, Cash Is Still King

3:22pm June 09, 2019

by Simon Schütz

Average citizens in Germany carry more than 100 euros on them, significantly more than most of their European neighbors, and they keep big stashes at home.

Economy

The Best Way To Save Money: Make It Automatic

2:02pm June 04, 2019

by Chris Arnold

The most powerful method to save money is also the easiest, experts say: Put it on autopilot.

Economy

Studying Millennials' Net Worth

8:48am June 01, 2019

The net worth of Americans aged 18 to 35 has dropped 34 percent since 1996, according to a new study. It blames housing, education, and health care costs. Kasey Lobaugh of Deloitte discusses.

At least 43 million Americans have overdue medical bills on their credit reports, according to a 2014 report on medical debt by the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Mired In Medical Debt? Federal Rule Changes Proposed For Bill Collectors

7:20am May 29, 2019

by Michelle Andrews

More than half of Americans contacted about an overdue bill said it related to medical debt. Some consumer advocates say newly proposed limits on debt collectors don't do enough.