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Money and millennials: The cost of living in 2022 vs. 1972
WEBAug 17, 2022 · The median price of a home in the second quarter of 1972 was just $26,800, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, amounting to roughly $189,500 in current dollars. Since then, home prices have ...
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What’s included in the Consumer Price Index and what isn’t?
WEBNov 22, 2021 · The latest Consumer Price Index figure, released by the Labor Department last week, showed that annual inflation is at 6.2% — its highest rate since 1990. Steve Reed, an economist with the ...
The psychology behind rounding up for charity at checkout
WEBMar 28, 2022 · Turns out, more people agreed to round up. “So this percentage of people saying ‘yes’ to the round-up kind of takes off and brings in more overall money,” said Kelting. About 21% more ...
What happens to unsold cars? - Marketplace
WEBSep 2, 2021 · Moody noted that sometimes, if a used car is distressed enough, it might go to a salvage yard and get recycled. “There’s a lot of money to be made in cars. When you see a wrecked car, chances ...
Why are there so few $2 bills? - Marketplace
WEBJan 9, 2015 · There are roughly 1.2 billion $2 bills in circulation right now, and they are still being printed. 75 million came off the press in the last 18 months, but in that same time, around 3 billion new ...
Marketplace Morning Report
WEBIn less than 10 minutes, we’ll get you up to speed on all the news you missed overnight. Throughout the morning, Marketplace’s David Brancaccio will bring you the latest business and economic ...
In-store clothes shopping is up nearly 22% from last year
WEBMar 14, 2022 · In-store purchases of clothing and accessories are up nearly 22% from a year ago, according to an estimate by the Commerce Department. While a lot of extracurriculars like concerts and travel are ...