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The election is giving investors heartburn

Oct 19, 2016
With uncertainty comes anxiety. Here's what financial experts advise.
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton at the second presidential debate on Oct. 9.
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Presidential candidates at least agree on one thing

Oct 13, 2016
Both are looking to infrastructure investment to help create jobs.
A view of construction on a new residential building in the Hudson Yards development in New York City.
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Poll finds Americans' economic anxiety reaches new high

Oct 13, 2016
As the election nears, poll respondents say they're losing sleep over their finances.
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Voters disappointed, but not surprised, by debate

Oct 10, 2016
Many voters wanted to hear about the economy, but heard political drama instead.
Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump prepare to shake hands after the second presidential debate at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri on Sunday.
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The cost of Trump's and Clinton's tax plans

Oct 10, 2016
Trump's plan could cost up to nearly $6 trillion over a decade, according to the Tax Foundation. Meanwhile, Clinton's could actually increase federal revenue, says the Tax Policy Center.
Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump arrive on stage during the second presidential debate at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri on Sunday.
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Debate 2: Clinton and Trump face off in a town hall

Oct 9, 2016
Stream the debate with live commentary from Marketplace reporters and editors.
Students from Washington University rehearse as stand-ins for the second presidential debate October 8, 2016 in St. Louis, Missouri. The second presidential debate between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is scheduled to take place October 9.
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The tax terms you may hear a lot this week thanks to Trump

Oct 3, 2016
If you’re following the news around Donald Trump’s tax returns, you might want to brush up on your fiscal vocabulary.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gives a speech outlining his vision for tax reform at his skyscraper on Fifth Avenue on Sept. 28, 2015 in New York City.
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Global markets react to first presidential debate

Sep 27, 2016
The international financial community seems to have judged Clinton the winner.
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Reality TV, uncut: Trump’s tropes on a national stage

Sep 27, 2016
A TV critic names Trump's rhetorical moves.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks during the presidential debate at Hofstra University on Monday.
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Trump challenges Clinton on trade in first debate

Sep 27, 2016
Clinton defended changing her position on TPP, and her record on other trade deals.


Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton at their first presidential debate this election cycle.






 
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