NPR Topics: Economy

In Minnesota, Two Dreams
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0400
On the anniversary of Martin Luther King's I Have a Dream speech, we meet with two families — each striving for the American dream. Though they live just 10 miles apart, they face very different circumstances. One is well off, the other poor; one is black, one white. But they both value education and want a better life for their children.
U.S. Economy Beats Growth Expectations
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:37:00 -0400
The U.S. economy grew at a better than expected 3.3 percent rate in the second quarter, according to a report Thursday from the Commerce Department. But tax rebate checks and the weak dollar fueled the boost, and experts don't expect the healthy economic growth to last.
Bracing For A Second Wave Of Home Foreclosures
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:37:00 -0400
There is growing concern that the home foreclosure crisis may worsen next year as lenders are hit by a new category of loans that haven't caused much trouble. Bank analysts say they expect delinquency rates on so-called "option ARMs" to continue rising, and those loans could cause as much trouble as subprime loans did.

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2009 models worth waiting for
Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:35:22 -0400

5 really cost-effective fuel savers
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:59:54 -0400
Surprisingly, some fuel efficient vehicles aren't the most economical choices out there. Here are some that are.
GM unveils new compact car
Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:40:48 -0400
Slated to enter the U.S. market for the 2011 model year, the Cruze could replace the Cobalt small car.

 

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