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Erika Soderstrom

"Marketplace Morning Report" Associate Producer

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Erika works with a group of extraordinary producers to chase business and economic stories heard on “Marketplace Morning Report.”

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Is an empty canvas still art? 

by David Brancaccio , Alex Schroeder and Erika Soderstrom
Sep 28, 2023
One Danish artist seems to think so, but now he’s paying for it.
A person views a canvas that's part of Jens Haaning's "Take the Money and Run" work at the Kunsten Museum of Modern Art in Denmark.
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"City of Gold"

How to act as a responsible foodie

by David Brancaccio and Erika Soderstrom
Sep 27, 2023
Diners have a responsibility to learn about the history of restaurants and the people behind them, says professor and author Pascale Joassart-Marcelli.
"I think that foodies have a responsibility ... to educate themselves and to reflect on the impacts of the consumption," said professor Pascale Joassart-Marcelli.
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Settling the Bill

The tipped minimum wage has origins in slavery

by Sabri Ben-Achour and Erika Soderstrom
Sep 19, 2023
And that legacy means a worker can be paid as little as $2.13 an hour at the federal level.
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The UAW strike is also about EVs and the future of auto industry jobs

by David Brancaccio , Erika Soderstrom and Ariana Rosas
Sep 15, 2023
So far, the UAW is holding a limited strike at three plants across three states.
Members of the UAW began striking last night at a select few factories and plants across the Midwest.
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August 15th is Mothers' Equal Pay Day this year

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer , Erika Soderstrom and Alex Schroeder
Aug 14, 2023
In other words, it takes eight extra months for working mothers to finally catch up to what fathers made in 2022.
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"Beanie Mania"

Why the Beanie Baby bubble burst

by David Brancaccio , Alex Schroeder and Erika Soderstrom
Aug 10, 2023
According to the "Beanie Meanie," a collectibles and antiques expert who was skeptical of the craze all along.
At the height of the Beanie Baby craze, people were making average profits of 500%. Then, as with all investment bubbles, came a crash.
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How to make health care better through dollars and sense

by David Brancaccio , Meredith Garretson and Erika Soderstrom
Jul 28, 2023
A new book puts forth ambitious solutions to redesigning and funding the American health care system.
Amy Finkelstein, the author of "We've Got You Covered," compares universal health care coverage to public school — it's an option for all if you want or need it.
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Pay off student loans, or save for retirement? Both.

by David Brancaccio , Erika Soderstrom and Alex Schroeder
Jul 28, 2023
A new law set to go into effect next year would allow you to double your money when you pay student loans.
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What’s the deal with catch-up provisions and retirement?

by David Brancaccio , Chris Farrell and Erika Soderstrom
Jul 27, 2023
The details on this savings tactic and how it’s changing in 2024.
According to a study by Vanguard, only 16% of people near retirement took advantage of the catch-up provision.
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How to prepare for the care economy

by David Brancaccio , Meredith Garretson and Erika Soderstrom
Jul 26, 2023
A new book lays out how to align finances and personal goals so you can enjoy aging.
M.T. Connolly's new book, "The Measure of Our Age," explores how to ensure financial security and emotional wellbeing as we age.
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