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Some NGOs in Nairobi have to pay locals to attend meetings
by
Dan Bobkoff
Aug 25, 2016
For years, NGOs have poured money into Kenya but many residents are skeptical over the groups' intentions.
The middle-class American vacation: a history
Jul 22, 2016
A Marketplace-Edison Research Poll finds that nearly 1 in 4 Americans haven't taken a vacation in more than 5 years.
The steel business is trying to stay strong
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Hayley Hershman
Aug 25, 2015
A strong U.S. dollar makes exports tough.
What does an interest rate hike mean for you?
by
Kai Ryssdal
Dec 16, 2015
Nela Richardson and Felix Salmon answer listener questions about interest rates
Agriculture downturn ripples through farm towns
by
Annie Baxter
Dec 22, 2015
Crop prices are down, affecting farmers, equipment dealers and lenders.
Can Steph Curry help Under Armour score against Nike?
by
Adriene Hill
Mar 22, 2016
Under Armour has seen a huge increase in basketball shoe sales.
The temp industry is at an all-time high
Jun 17, 2016
From medicine to hotel housekeepers, large staffing agencies supply temporary and contract workers.
ExxonMobil and Chevron profits slide on low oil prices
Apr 29, 2016
ExxonMobil saw it's lowest quarterly profits since 1999 while Chevron had a quarterly net loss of $725 million.
Tax preparers prey on low-income filers, study finds
Apr 15, 2016
Tax-prep costs cut into refunds from the earned income tax credit.
Oil price slump hampers Nigerian economy
by
Amy Scott
Apr 13, 2016
The economy of the oil-dependent nation has been shaken by falling revenues.