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Some customers in the Philly area pay as much as 20% of their monthly electric bill to company profits, according to a report. An industry group calls the report misleading.
4 months ago
Listen 1:40Some states are reviving a push to tax the rich, including in New Jersey
Advocates are hoping a growing unhappiness of wage and wealth inequalities will help states like New Jersey adopt policies where the rich pay more in taxes.
4 months ago
How the Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers at the gas pump and beyond
Gasoline prices are climbing, and many people will find some of the most immediate economic pain at the pump. But you don't have to drive a car to be affected.
4 months ago
US gas prices join a host of other rising costs faced by American drivers. What's behind this affordability crisis?
Air Date: March 10, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:36Gas prices rise in the Philadelphia area as war with Iran escalates
As the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran rages on, oil prices are rising, and drivers in the Philadelphia region are feeling the effects at the pump.
4 months ago
Trump child savings accounts: What they are, who they can help and their impact on wealth inequality
Trump Accounts — or 530A investment accounts — stem from a concept called “baby bonds,” which the creators hoped would reduce the racial wealth gap.
4 months ago
Listen 2:02Inside the $16B scam industry (REPRISE)
Why are you getting so many alarming calls and texts from unknown numbers? How can you tell who is really your bank calling and who is a fraudster?
Air Date: February 25, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:26The median price of a home in the Garden State last year was more than $500,000, recent data shows.
5 months ago
Listen 1:06Prenups, postnups and how to navigate money in marriage
According to a 2023 Harris Poll, 21% of Americans say they have signed a prenup, up from 3% in 2010. What's driving this trend?
Air Date: February 12, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:35What happens when you can bet on everything?
Today, we pull back the curtain on prediction markets. Who’s using them? How do they make money? And what are the real risks and rewards beneath the hype?
Air Date: February 11, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 50:37New financing is available for Philly-area homeowners seeking to install rooftop solar
The federal residential rooftop solar tax credits expire at the end of this year. But Philly-area homeowners have another affordable option through leasing.
6 months ago
Listen 1:11New SNAP requirements may end your benefits. Here’s what you need to know
As many as 45,000 Philadelphians are at risk of losing their SNAP benefits.
7 months ago
New Jersey’s business outlook for 2026: What you need to know
With rising unemployment and higher energy costs, Garden State businesses are expressing concern about what the new year has in store for them.
7 months ago
Gen Z college graduates in Philadelphia are facing tough odds in the job market
With a historically bad job market, phantom job listings and a loss of entry-level positions due to AI, young Philadelphians are sounding the alarm.
7 months ago
U.S. air travelers without REAL IDs will be charged a $45 fee
The REAL ID has been required since May, but passengers without it have been allowed to clear security with extra screening. The fees will begin in February.
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