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MPR News Reflections and observations on the news

Tag: Economy

New car affordability best in years?

Paul TostoPaul Tosto February 14, 2012, 1:11 PM Feb 14, 2012
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It’s been more than four years since the Great Recession officially began and the economy is still pretty lousy. But there are some signs that — if you have a job — your economic picture is starting to improve.

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In struggling economy, record Valentine’s Day spending?

Paul TostoPaul Tosto February 14, 2012, 11:00 AM Feb 14, 2012
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Record Valentine’s Day spending is expected in 2012.

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Is it halftime in America?

Bob CollinsBob Collins February 6, 2012, 10:45 AM Feb 6, 2012
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Detroit is a long way from being ‘back.’

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Examining Lake Elmo

Bob CollinsBob Collins February 1, 2012, 12:04 PM Feb 1, 2012

Can a metropolitan city maintain its rural charm and grow at the same time? If so, how?

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The Super Bowl and economic superstition

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 30, 2012, 12:09 PM Jan 30, 2012

Well, now, this is a problem. If you’re a New England Patriots fan with money in the stock market, you have to decide which is more important: another Super Bowl trophy or the ability to retire.

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Despite new rules, airline fare advertising is still ‘sneaky’

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 26, 2012, 11:34 AM Jan 26, 2012
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New rules for airline fares began today and, predictably, the airlines don’t like them much.

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A big threat to Target: Shoppers with smartphones

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 23, 2012, 11:25 AM Jan 23, 2012
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It’s becoming an increasing practice that people patrol brick-and-mortar stores, check the prices, see the cheaper price online, and order it via their phone.

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The Kodak picture

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 19, 2012, 1:08 PM Jan 19, 2012
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It was a Kodak moment today when the company filed for bankruptcy and there’s a pretty good chance few people get the pun.

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Report: Somali cabbies learn price of protest

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 18, 2012, 3:29 PM Jan 18, 2012
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Two-hundred cab drivers were reportedly fired by airport taxi.

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Greece in the third world?

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 12, 2012, 10:40 AM Jan 12, 2012
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For the most part, economic jargon and complicated debt restructuring stories are Greece to us.

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Are the ethics of a landlord ‘our’ business?

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 11, 2012, 10:09 AM Jan 11, 2012
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Should an employee of the House of Representatives be held to a higher standard in private business dealings?

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A return to the good times?

Bob CollinsBob Collins January 9, 2012, 2:41 PM Jan 9, 2012
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Have your good times returned? Or are you just replacing the things that have worn out from a decade of trying to make do.

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The price of convenience

Bob CollinsBob Collins December 30, 2011, 1:31 PM Dec 30, 2011
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The FCC reportedly will investigate Verizon’s plan to start charging $2 to some people to pay their bills.

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A hero’s last day

Bob CollinsBob Collins December 30, 2011, 10:50 AM Dec 30, 2011
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An innovative program to help the most vulnerable among us closes today.

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Grocery shopping like a man

Bob CollinsBob Collins December 27, 2011, 11:24 AM Dec 27, 2011
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Men are taking over grocery stores.

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