Facing the Mortgage Crisis

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Talking to Kids About Finances

Thursday, Apr. 30, 2009 at 1:06 p.m. in Economy, Education, Facing the Mortgage Crisis

The deteriorating economy has affected almost every family across our region. And many parents are confronting a difficult dilemma: How much information should you share with your kids? How do you communicate the values behind financial...

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Kai Ryssdal: Are Taxpayers Getting their Money's Worth?

Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2009 at 1:06 p.m. in Economy, Facing the Mortgage Crisis, Politics

Is our financial future more certain today than it was six months ago? The host of Marketplace joins us to talk about what we've learned, what we haven't, and whether the taxpayers are being told everything they need to know about the...

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D.C. Dining & Developing Neighborhoods

Wednesday, Apr. 29, 2009 at 12:06 p.m. in Arts & Culture, Economy, Facing the Mortgage Crisis, Society

You can learn a lot about people from what they eat -- and in today's economic climate, you can learn just as much about a neighborhood from the restaurants that call it home. In recent years, the explosion of Washington's food culture has...

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The Financial Crisis and Immigrant Communities

Tuesday, Apr. 28, 2009 at 1:06 p.m. in Economy, Facing the Mortgage Crisis, Politics

Immigrant communities in our region have been particularly hard hit by the economic downturn. And new data suggests that the effects are being felt in communities across Latin America. We examine the financial crisis at home and abroad --...

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Rethinking Personal Financial Strategies

Monday, Apr. 27, 2009 at 1:06 p.m. in Economy, Facing the Mortgage Crisis

Navigating the world of personal finance today can feel like setting out for a sail in the midst of a hurricane. But experts say that doesn't mean we should avoid jumping into the water altogether. From refinancing a home to surviving...

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Personal Ethics and the Mortgage Crisis

Monday, Apr. 27, 2009 at 12:06 p.m. in Economy, Facing the Mortgage Crisis, Society

The crisis in the housing market is forcing families and entire neighborhoods to confront difficult ethical questions: If you're "upside-down" on a mortgage, is it okay to walk away from it? When is it acceptable to break a contract? Kojo...

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