Nov 22, 2023

More Americans dip into retirement funds for emergencies

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Workers taking out a “hardship withdrawal” from their retirement accounts — one used to cover emergency expenses — ticked up in the third quarter, per Fidelity Investments.

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Durable goods orders have been rising. That's great news for the economy.

by Justin Ho

Nov 22, 2023

Businesses don't buy 'em unless they think they need 'em.

If businesses are splurging on durable goods, "the economy is still expanding," said Nationwide's Kathy Bostjancic.

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How kimchi, a Korean staple, became a global phenomenon

by David Cann

Nov 22, 2023

Nov. 22 is Kimchi Day. And the global market for these fermented vegetables is booming.

Kimchi has been classified as an item of intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO.

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David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

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Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

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