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Los Angeles grapples with rising homeless population

by Marketplace Contributor
Jun 12, 2017
The annual count rose 23 percent. Expectations are growing for two major funding efforts recently approved by L.A. voters.
Va Lecia Adams Kellum is president and CEO of St. Joseph Center. The nonprofit serves low-income and homeless people in Los Angeles.
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PayPal's Schulman says the future may not be cashless, but it's definitely mobile

by Kai Ryssdal
May 24, 2017
Helping people with everyday transactions is a 'noble mission,' the CEO says.
"When it comes to financial services, the single most important brand attribute you can have is trust," says Dan Schulman, CEO of PayPal.
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How to save for a house and have your avocado toast, too

by Marketplace Contributor
May 19, 2017
It's about the big expenses, not the small ones.
Avocado consumption has been increasing every year since 2010.
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A starter guide for aspiring gold bugs

by Jana Kasperkevic
May 9, 2017
What is the best way to buy gold bars?
Gold bars are sold in different weights. Some come in blister packs.
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United airlines settles with the passenger dragged off its flight

by Jana Kasperkevic
Apr 27, 2017
The settlement amount will remain confidential.
United Airlines has reached a settlement with Dr. David Dao.
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A new Senate bill puts pennies in the crosshairs

by Aaron Schrank
Mar 31, 2017
A new Senate bill proposes some changes to American currency — switching from dollar bills to coins, making nickels out of cheaper metals and suspending production of the penny. But why are these copper-colored coins in the crosshairs? Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
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Start teaching your kids how to manage their money

by David Brancaccio
Feb 10, 2017
Author Beth Kobliner gives us tips on how to handle the topic.
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There is an award for the prettiest money

by Kai Ryssdal and Cerise Castle
Dec 8, 2016
And the United States can barely get nominated.
   
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New five pound notes contain traces of tallow

by Kai Ryssdal
Nov 29, 2016
Vegetarians and other groups petition to have the animal fat derivative taken out.
Bank of England Gov. Mark Carney poses with a new polymer five pound note in London in September.
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The Conversation: Your money questions

by Marketplace Weekend Staff
Sep 16, 2016
What have you always wanted to know about money?
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