Go East, Young Marijuana Dealer
A San Francisco dealer quadrupled his income by moving to New York after California legalized medical marijuana.READ MORE
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Powerball? America Already Hit The Jackpot
Host Michel Martin says America deserves a Bentley for peoples' dedication to do the right thing. She shares her thoughts on wealth and the American dream in her regular 'Can I Just Tell You' essay.READ MORE
Powerball? America Already Hit The Jackpot
Host Michel Martin says America deserves a Bentley for peoples' dedication to do the right thing.READ MORE
Bernanke Hints That The Economy Still Needs Help
The Fed chief cautioned of a slump should interest rates start rising. Meanwhile, home sales are up.READ MORE
Instead Of Snoozing In Savings, Let's Put $5,000 To Work
NPR's Uri Berliner takes $5,000 of his own savings and explores various investment opportunities.READ MORE
Pledging Not To 'Screw It Up,' Yahoo Seals Deal For Tumblr
Yahoo will pay about $1.1 billion for the six-year-old blogging site.READ MORE
Advocates Struggle To Reach Growing Ranks Of Suburban Poor
Poverty is now growing fastest in the suburbs, but social services remain concentrated in cities.READ MORE
Boom Or Bust? Saving Rhode Island's 'Superman' Building
Developers want the state and city's help to turn the iconic building into luxury apartments.READ MORE
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Stories Of Hope Amid America's 'Unwinding'
The New Yorker's George Packer examines how ordinary people are adapting to a new America.READ MORE
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What was once an opportunity for the inexperienced is becoming a front-line labor issue.READ MORE
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Budget Woes Mean Big Delays For Small Claims Courts
One cash-strapped California county stopped setting trial dates for small claims in September 2012.READ MORE
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U.S. Airlines Forecast A Sunnier Summer
Airlines welcome an easing in jet fuel prices. Even customers' complaints are quieting down.READ MORE
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The Tricky Business Of Retirement: Hidden 401(K) Fees
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Berkshire Hathaway's Credit Rating Knocked Down A Notch
The move is not expected to have much, if any, effect on Buffett's company.READ MORE
Conflicting Signals From Latest Economic Indicators
The good news: Inflation is in check. The bad news: Jobless claims are up, housing starts are down.READ MORE
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Stay-At-Home Dads, Breadwinner Moms And Making It All Work
As more working women outearn their spouses, more fathers are opting to stay home with the kids.READ MORE
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Is A Smaller Budget Deficit A Lasting Trend?
Keeping the federal deficit on a downward path may depend on the economy, analysts say.READ MORE
