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Global trade, economic populism and politics

by Lizzie O'Leary
Apr 22, 2016
Marketplace's Tracey Samuelson weighs in on how big trade deals impact people in day-to-day life
A container ship from China Shipping Line is loaded at the main container port in Hamburg, Germany.
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Why the SEIU is doubling down on the fight for $15

by Lizzie O'Leary
Apr 8, 2016
Despite recent struggles, organized labor might have a win in the minimum wage fight.
Service Employees International Union memberS celebrates after California Governor Jerry Brown signed landmark legislation SB 3 into law on April 4, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. The law makes California the first state in the nation to commit to raising the minimum wage to $15 per hour statewide.  
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Why your advisor's retirement advice might change

by Lizzie O'Leary
Apr 8, 2016
The new 'fiduciary standard' means your financial advisor has to put your 'best interest' first.
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Local Money

Local Money: The controversy over North Dakota 'man camps'

by Lizzie O'Leary
Apr 1, 2016
One city is banning temporary housing for oil employees .
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Is your grass-fed beef actually grass-fed?

by Lizzie O'Leary
Apr 1, 2016
Well, it's complicated.
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Final Note

Is the gig economy really just the Uber economy?

by Lizzie O'Leary
Mar 28, 2016
Economist say Uber drivers are the largest part of this industry's workforce.
People sign up to become Uber drivers at a recruitment event.
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Brussels' economy is rebounding after terrorist attacks

by Lizzie O'Leary
Mar 28, 2016
BBC reporter Dan Johnson says restaurants and bars in the Belgian capital sit empty.
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The U.S. trade deficit: is it as simple as Trump says?

by Lizzie O'Leary
Mar 28, 2016
Republican front runner says it's all about winners and losers. But is it?
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We're becoming a nation of renters

by Lizzie O'Leary
Mar 11, 2016
A new study looks into what's driving the drastic rise in renting.
Do you rent or own?
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Why fast food is cheap. Really cheap.

by Lizzie O'Leary
Mar 4, 2016
Falling commodities and an old-fashioned price war are driving down costs.
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