Feb 13, 2017

02/13/2017: Don’t touch your retirement!

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President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met for the first time today, and at a joint press conference Trudeau stressed the two countries' trade relationship. Could Canada be the one to save NAFTA? Then: Most Americans aren't saving enough for retirement, and those who are saving often raid their funds for big and unexpected expenses. We'll look at different saving plans that can keep you from self-sabotage. Plus, the economics of pilot season and why smart cars need smarter roads.

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Georgia project aims to build smarter roads

by Marketplace Contributor

Feb 13, 2017

Cars are getting more sophisticated, and 'dumb' highways are slowly evolving to catch up to them.

An SUV tests a system that allows drivers to check tire pressure without leaving their vehicle. Built by United Kingdom startup WheelRight, it's part of an effort to transform a stretch of Interstate Highway 85 in Georgia into a testing ground for technology.

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Americans just can't leave retirement savings alone

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Feb 13, 2017

For each dollar saved, 40 cents is withdrawn. Social scientists have a solution.

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On NAFTA, is it Canada to the rescue?

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Feb 13, 2017

President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stressed their “profound shared economic interests” as they met for the first time today. At one point in his press conference with Trump, Trudeau said the North American Free Trade Agreement is a real concern for many Canadians because their jobs depend on trade with the […]

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What economists can learn from English majors

by Kai Ryssdal and Robert Garrova

Feb 13, 2017

Robert Shiller, Yale economics professor and Nobel laureate, explains why stories are powerful when it comes to the economy.

Robert Shiller says economists should pay more attention to narratives to help them explain why economic events happen.

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Why TV pilot season is tougher than ever for networks

by Kai Ryssdal and Adriene Hill

Feb 13, 2017

Streaming, peak TV and an abundance of content are partly to blame.

A screen grab from the fantasy-drama series "Game of Thrones." It's seventh season premieres in mid-2017.

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Final Note

Snuggies are blankets, federal court says

by Kai Ryssdal

Feb 13, 2017

Having sleeves doesn't make it apparel.

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DeVos faces lawsuit over “gainful-employment” regulations the first week on the job

by Amy Scott

Feb 13, 2017

The trade association representing cosmetology schools seeks to block enforcement of the Obama-era regulations.

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President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met for the first time today, and at a joint press conference Trudeau stressed the two countries’ trade relationship. Could Canada be the one to save NAFTA? Then: Most Americans aren’t saving enough for retirement, and those who are saving often raid their funds for big and unexpected expenses. We’ll look at different saving plans that can keep you from self-sabotage. Plus, the economics of pilot season and why smart cars need smarter roads.