Jul 4, 2022

Land of the free, home of high prices

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From fireworks to travel, inflation shaped how Americans are ringing in the Fourth of July. Plus, a real estate pro counsels buyers and sellers to think different.

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Fireworks inflation means less bang for your buck this Fourth of July

by Kristin Schwab

Jul 4, 2022

Prices are up for the little things you set off in your backyard and the big shows your town puts on in the park.

During the height of the pandemic, consumer fireworks sales got a boost from people who stayed home for the Fourth of July.

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As prices rise, Americans' travel plans are coming back to Earth

by Mitchell Hartman

Jul 4, 2022

Inflation is curbing our appetite for "revenge travel."

Travelers at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Saturday. Fourth of July air travel is nearing pre-pandemic levels.

Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images

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As real estate market changes, broker counsels buyers and sellers to think different

by Amy Scott and Anais Amin

Jul 4, 2022

For buyers, the competition is less fierce, but some sellers still have "pie in the sky" hopes.

The median sale price was $407,600 in May, and mortgage rates have climbed. Some would-be buyers are finding the market less affordable, yet sellers have lost some leverage, says Amanda Pohlman of Keller Williams in Cleveland.

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Crews train in Boise in case wildfires require military muscle

by Madelyn Beck

Jul 4, 2022

The U.S. Forest Service has a military team it uses as backup to fight fires.

A military C-130 Hercules aircraft flies near Boise's airport, preparing to drop thousands of gallons of water as part of a firefighting training exercise.

Madelyn Beck/Mountain West News Bureau

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Is Unilever a “woke” company headed for a rude awakening?

by Stephen Beard

Jul 4, 2022

Unilever supports social causes, but its shares have underperformed. An investor driven by the bottom line may shake things up.

While some applaud Unilever's approach to social and environmental issues, some shareholders would rather see returns on their investments.

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My Economy

A love of furry felines turns into a business opportunity

by Anais Amin

Jul 4, 2022

"There were days when I didn't even make enough money to cover my labor costs, but we made it," says Angeli Rodriguez, owner of The Witty Whisker.

Rodriguez hopes to franchise her business and use it as supplement to animal shelters.

Angeli Rodriguez

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Music from the episode

A Dance With You Lakim

Forest Funk The Polish Ambassador

Toad Lick East Forest

Natural Green Blazo

TV Queen Wild Nothing

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I

Dylan Miettinen Associate Digital Producer

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