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Lizzie O'Leary

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Weekend Brunch: 'Too big to fail'

Aug 8, 2014
Joe Weisenthal from Business Insider and NY Mag's Jessica Pressler discuss the economic issues out there. Plus, it's the weekend...

Big banks fail their financial checkup

Aug 8, 2014
Is it too late to regulate 'too big to fail' banks?

Your Wallet: 1 in 3 Americans have debt in collections

Aug 8, 2014
According to a study from the Urban Institute, an estimated 1 in 3 adults, around 77 million people, are so far behind on their debt that their account has been placed in collections.

What do sanctions do, anyway?

Aug 1, 2014
The U.S. and E.U. placed more sanctions on Russia for its actions in Ukraine.

Weekend Brunch: Snapchat, Martha Stewart's drones, and Tinder

Aug 1, 2014
Kevin Roose of NY Mag and Shannon Bond from FT look back on the week's news.

Argentina defaults

Aug 1, 2014
Talks broke down between Argentina and some of its bondholders, triggering default. Tim Fernholz, reporter for Quartz, explains.

How will Puerto Rico's poor economy affect you?

Jul 25, 2014
The island’s economy is floundering and debt is mounting. How does that affect your wallet?

Weekend Brunch: Health care, global income inequality, and how to dress well

Jul 25, 2014
Linnette Lopez of Business Insider and Ben Walsh of Reuters discuss the news.