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The Consumer Market dominates the US economy, accounting for roughly 70 percent of US gross domestic product (GDP). Reporters covering the economy...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Jan. 10, 2024) – The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) and the National Endowment for Financial...

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By Dori Zinn While buy now, pay later apps and services are new to consumers, borrowing money has been around for ages. BNPL services make it...

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By Molly McCluskey What would you do with $30,000? Put a down payment on a new home? Pay off those student loans? Save for your kids' college...

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By Paddy Hirsch The best place to start is with The Employment Situation, released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) at 8:30 a.m. ET on...

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This year, healthcare is a top concern for Americans riding out COVID-19. Meanwhile, a troubled economy and fears of lockdowns weigh heavily on the...

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Four financial experts shared their best advice and insights for covering the ongoing financial impacts of COVID in a session, moderated by RTDNA...

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RTDNA and the National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) are pleased to present Money Matters Day, featuring two sessions focused on all of...

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The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is taking a toll on lives and on livelihoods. As some states begin to reopen and cases surge in some areas,...

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Find more timely consumer stories ideas here and find resources for money management during coronavirus here. Current and potential...

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Updated 4/10/2020 It’s been a story since early January and is likely to remain one for some time: coronavirus. The global pandemic the world...

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Consumer reporters know that it's always a good idea to have a story archive in your back pocket, because often economic and financial storylines...

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