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My Economy tells the story of the new economic normal through the eyes of people trying to make it, because we know the only numbers that really matter are the ones in your economy.
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Working as a nurse but wishing to be a mom

by Emily Henderson
Sep 6, 2017
Joy O'Brien is a nurse practitioner who wants children, but with $2,100 a month in student debt, she can't afford to adopt.
A patient has her blood pressure checked by a registered nurse practitioner during a checkup in Wellington, Florida.
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How NAFTA negotiations might affect the tequila business

by Robert Garrova
Aug 15, 2017
Javier Martinez, CEO of Martinez Brands, said NAFTA negotiators need to be "firm" in discussions.
Patron Distillery employees put labels and check bottles of tequila during the process of production in Atotonilco, Jalisco State, Mexico.
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Treating wastewater at the bottom of the world

by Robert Garrova
Aug 8, 2017
"Just like the children's book 'Everyone Poops,' it's definitely the ultimate in job security."
Jeanne Sabin riding snowmobiles on Ross Island. 
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A scientist worries about a climate "hostile to science and the truth"

by Maria Hollenhorst and Robert Garrova
Jul 25, 2017
Government funding has been pretty reliable — up until now, the Los Alamos National Laboratory researcher says.
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My Economy: Life as a millennial renter priced out of the housing market

by Robert Garrova
Jul 5, 2017
A young working professional still thinks owning a home is part of the American Dream
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A tale of two minimum wages

by Paulina Velasco
Jun 30, 2017
Young women in Louisiana and Los Angeles talk about getting by in the bottom tax brackets.
Protesters gathered at a rally for minimum wage in New York City. 
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My Economy: Health care uncertainty means business uncertainty

by Robert Garrova
Jun 26, 2017
One woman is holding off on growing her small business, even though the demand is there.
Violins in a workshop. 
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My Economy: Battling U.S. immigration bureaucracy from Australia

by Robert Garrova
Jun 16, 2017
After living in America for years, one Australian immigrant faces uncertainty about staying.
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My Economy: Working as a CFO — chief family officer

by Robert Garrova
Jun 1, 2017
Sherri Messer loves being a stay-at-home mom, but she's nervous about what comes next.
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My Economy: Making close to six figures as an intern

by Robert Garrova
May 15, 2017
As a PhD student, David Kuhns found an "internship" that matched his skills.
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