Sep 20, 2023

To tip or not to tip?

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We help you navigate the changing norms around tipping. Plus, we preview "the main event" of today's Fed meeting — and we're not talking about an interest rate announcement.

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It's Decision Day for the Fed

by Sabri Ben-Achour

The Federal Open Market Committee wraps up two days of meetings today. What are markets expecting? We’re joined by Susan Schmidt, head of Public Equity at the State of Wisconsin Investment Board, to discuss.

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What the Fed's Summary of Economic Projections can reveal

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Sep 20, 2023

The quarterly report gives clues about how members of the Federal Open Market Committee see the economy and what future steps they might take.

In addition to an announcement on interest rates, the Federal Reserve will release its Summary of Economic Projections on Wednesday.

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Settling the Bill

When — and how much — should I be tipping these days?

by Sabri Ben-Achour , Meredith Garretson and Alex Schroeder

Sep 20, 2023

Expectations around tipping have changed in the last several years. Here's what to know.

Maybe the standard 15% or 20% tip on table service hasn't really changed, but what about takeout, delivery and the rest of it?

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

Nick Esposito Media Producer

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Olie D'Albertanson Producer, BBC

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