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“Everything you know about home economics is wrong”

by Danielle Dreilinger
May 6, 2021
In her new book, “The Secret History of Home Economics,” Danielle Dreilinger challenges common perceptions of a once-thriving profession.
A home economics lesson in 1953. In a new book on the history of home economics, author Danielle Dreilinger writes about how the profession created a “back door” for women in science, business, and engineering.
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Nearly half of American households are financially insecure

by Mitchell Hartman
Sep 18, 2014
New research indicates even many middle class families don't have enough saved for an emergency.
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Americans face food insecurity despite economic growth

by Nova Safo
Sep 4, 2014
Food insecurity is down only slightly.
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The cost of living... in the White House

by Tess Vigeland
Mar 2, 2012
The president lives in that big ol' D.C. mansion, where he's waited on hand and foot at the taxpayers' expense, right? Not exactly. Author Jodi Kantor says being president is plenty hard on the pocketbook.
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama at home in the White House. The finances of the First Family are tighter than you'd think, says New York Times correspondent Jodi Kantor.
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Americans make progress with debt -- the hard way

by Chris Farrell
Jan 19, 2012
U.S. households are ahead of the other major industrial nations in shedding debts.
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