Nov 19th, 2008 · Many U.S. farmers struggle to meet their health care costs. A recent survey by the nonprofit Access Project says farmers pay twice as much as nonfarmers for insurance and out-of-pocket expenses. As small business owners, they have few options and often buy insurance as individuals.
Nov 18th, 2008 · President-elect Obama will take office at a time when a college education is both more valuable and more expensive than ever. To deliver aid, he could create an education tax credit, increase Pell Grant awards or simply "fix the economy."
Nov 12th, 2008 · This week, we are presenting a radio comic strip about the new economy. In part three, a husband and wife go through their expenses over the past year and suddenly realize that they could have saved thousands if they stuck to things they actually needed.
Nov 7th, 2008 · Jon Diebold is struggling to keep his bills paid and business running. People aren't eating at his family restaurant like they used to, he says and he's getting worried about how to cover expenses for his five kids.
Oct 19th, 2008 · Community colleges are reporting skyrocketing enrollment, as students make tough choices in a sputtering economy. Some students are giving up on more expensive four-year schools and doing two years in a community college.
Oct 11th, 2008 · To Nader supporters, the bailout package is a perilously expensive invoice for taxpayers to rescue the very people who were reckless and greedy. Ralph Nader, independent candidate for president, speaks about his latest presidential campaign.
Oct 7th, 2008 · The nation's most expensive 2008 Senate race is playing itself out in Minnesota where comedian Al Franken is challenging Republican Sen. Norm Coleman. Most polls suggest the race is a toss-up.
Sep 21st, 2008 · Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson today sought to make his case for Congress to approve a $700 billion plan to clean up the mortgage crisis on Wall Street. Paulson said the plan was expensive, but the only way forward. Congressional Democrats say they want oversight on how the money is spent.