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Personal Finance
Planet Money, episode 816: Bitcoin Losers
Plenty of people will tell you they're getting rich off of bitcoin.
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On New Year’s Day, many low-wage workers will celebrate with a raise
In 18 states and 20 localities, lawmakers are forcing up the minimum wage on Jan. 1.
7 years ago
Some N.J. tax breaks kick in Jan. 1
Residents 62 and older will be able to keep more of their income from being taxed by the state.
7 years ago
How much do teachers spend on classroom supplies?
It's inevitable. Each year, teachers dip into their own pockets to buy things like notebooks, tissues and pencils for their students.
7 years ago
The coming effects of the tax bill
Guests: John O’Connor, Leonard Burman A House vote on the final version of the Republican tax bill is slated fo ...
Air Date: December 19, 2017
Listen 49:13The price of the Bitcoin has been skyrocketing lately, with people around the world clamoring to invest in the mysterious digital currenc ...
7 years ago
Pennsylvania, Delaware high schools get an F for financial literacy classes
Pennsylvania and Delaware are among nine states to receive a grade of F for teaching personal finance to high school students, according ...
7 years ago
Guests: Malcolm Harris, Jeffrey Jensen Arnett What makes a Millennial? This group of people has often been descri ...
Air Date: December 14, 2017
Listen 49:14N.J. lawmaker wants to crack down on non-compete clauses
New Jersey is one of a number of states beginning to take a closer look at regulating non-compete clauses, an issue that has largely been dealt with by the courts.
7 years ago
Delaware sets new guidelines for corporations and LLCs
Delaware is one of the easiest states to set up a company, and draws criticism that the lax licensing laws enable terrorism, drug trafficking and money laundering.
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Listen 2:33Taxes in Pa. on cell phone service among highest in U.S.
The average rates of taxes and fees on wireless telephone services are more than two times higher than average sales tax rates that apply to most other taxable goods.
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Another month, another rise in Delaware’s unemployment rate
Delaware’s unemployment rate stands at 4.9 percent for August, that’s half a percent higher than the same time last year. ...
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Prosecutors cite private plane trip as bribe in Sen. Menendez trial
A wealthy donor on trial for bribery with U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez spent more than $8,000 to fly Menendez back to Washington from Florida o ...
7 years ago
Equifax says data from 143 million Americans exposed in hack
Credit monitoring company Equifax says a breach exposed social security numbers and other data from about 143 million Americans. T ...
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