Oct 16, 2024

Most seniors who qualify for food benefit aren’t getting it

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The majority of seniors who are eligible for the grocery benefits haven't applied. Plus, Americans are worried about debt.

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Why have mortgage interest rates been rising since the Fed cut rates in September?

by Caleigh Wells

Oct 16, 2024

While it's not great news for home buyers, it's good news for the rest of the economy.

The average interest rate on a 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage rose for the third week in a row, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.

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Credit seems easier to get, survey says, but people worry about missing payments

by Justin Ho

Oct 16, 2024

Even though interest rates have been falling, people are more reluctant to take on new debt.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York surveys consumers every month about their economic expectations.

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Why the European Central Bank is expected to cut rates, again

by Mitchell Hartman

Oct 16, 2024

Inflation in the European Union has cooled sharply, but the economy could still use a boost.

The ECB is working to steady the EU's trading economy.

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Most seniors who are eligible for SNAP aren't getting benefits

by Samantha Fields

Oct 16, 2024

Only about 30% of people 65 and up who are eligible for food assistance through SNAP are getting it.

Some seniors receiving social security only qualify for the minimum SNAP benefit amount: $23 a month in most states.

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Music from the episode

Green Eyes Arlo Parks

The Wad Vels Trio

Motherland Journey Blue Lab Beats, KillBeatz, Fela Kuti

1972 Broken Social Scene

K.I.S.S.E.S Bent

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sarah Leeson Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Sofia Terenzio Associate Producer I

Jordan Mangi Assistant Digital Producer

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