Arezou Rezvani

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What's driving auto loan delinquencies

Thursday, April 13, 2023

More and more people are falling behind on their car payments. But those whose cars are repossessed still have a good chance of getting them back.

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More people are falling behind on car payments, and the consequences can be severe

Thursday, April 13, 2023

More and more people are falling behind on their car payments. A look at what's driving the delinquencies and why those whose cars are repossessed still have a good chance of getting them back.

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Will the FDIC's move to cover uninsured deposits set a risky precedent?

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Some say the decision to guarantee deposits beyond the typical $250,000 limit was necessary to keep the financial system stable. Others argue this sets a bad precedent if other banks run into trouble.

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Customer deposits of more than $250,000 at 2 failed banks will be guaranteed

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

The federal government's decision to rescue customer deposits in two failed banks raises questions about exceeding the cap for what's normally insured by the FDIC.

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With the supply of homes so scarce, millennials and boomers are in competition

Thursday, March 09, 2023

Millennials are in their peak home-buying years while many baby boomers are downsizing or buying second homes. With inventory at an all-time low, young and old often compete for the same homes.

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In a tight housing market, millennials and boomers are in competition

Tuesday, March 07, 2023

Millennials are in their peak home-buying years while many baby boomers are downsizing or buying second homes. With inventory at an all-time low, young and old often compete for the same homes.

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Getting a measly interest rate on your savings? Here's how to score a better deal

Saturday, March 04, 2023

Many big banks offer shockingly low interest rates on savings accounts. Moving your money to a smaller institution could bring better returns.

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How to score better savings account interest rates

Wednesday, March 01, 2023

Many big banks offer low interest rates on savings accounts. Experts say moving to a credit union or smaller institution could bring better returns. (Story first aired on ATC on Feb. 27, 2023.)

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How to score better savings account interest rates

Monday, February 27, 2023

Many big banks are offering shockingly low interest rates on basic savings accounts. Experts say moving your money to a credit union or smaller institution could be a much better deal.

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Are you caught in the millennial vs. boomer housing competition? Tell us about it

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Low housing inventory has created competition between millennials, who are in their peak home-buying years, and boomers, who may be downsizing or buying second homes.

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Are your savings account interest rates terribly low? We want to hear from you

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

A lot of big banks are paying measly rates for money that's stashed away in a basic savings account. NPR is looking to talk to people who are considering moving their money for better rates.

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Amid sharp interest rate hikes, credit card balances can be costly for consumers

Thursday, February 09, 2023

Americans have blasted through their pandemic savings and are increasingly turning to credit cards to sustain their spending. But keeping a balance on a credit card is getting more expensive.

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Need a new credit card? It can take almost two months to get a replacement

Tuesday, February 07, 2023

The ongoing chip shortage is causing card manufacturing delays that could last through the end of the year.

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How the chip shortage is affecting the credit card business

Monday, February 06, 2023

It used to take seven to 10 business days to get a new credit card. Because of an ongoing chip shortage, deliveries can take almost two months, and that could be the case through the end of the year.

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Are you struggling to pay off credit card debt? Tell us what hurdles you are facing

Friday, January 20, 2023

NPR wants to know if it's becoming harder to pay off outstanding credit card balances these days.

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Could a bill passed by the previous Congress make it easier to save for retirement?

Tuesday, January 03, 2023

The spending bill President Biden signed into law includes provisions meant to help workers save more for retirement. A look at how retirement plans are changing and who stands to benefit the most.

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January is often a big month for layoffs. Here's what to do in a worst case scenario

Tuesday, January 03, 2023

From calling creditors to announcing your job loss on social media, a solid game plan can make a layoff sting a lot less.

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In Afghanistan, coal mining relies on the labor of children

Saturday, December 31, 2022

Since the return of the Taliban, Afghanistan's coal exports have increased — and so has child labor. At a coal mine in Baghlan province, boys earn between $3 and $8 for a day's work.

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Encore: Rising interest rates plunge the housing market into a deep freeze

Friday, December 30, 2022

With interest rates creeping up month after month, many buyers and sellers have put their plans on hold, and that's plunged the housing market into a deep freeze.

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The federal spending bill will make it easier to save for retirement. Here's how

Thursday, December 29, 2022

From emergency savings accounts to assistance for student loan borrowers, the new federal spending bill aims to make it easier to save for retirement.

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