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Nearly a third of parents don’t know their schedule more than two weeks in advance, and more than 25% need child care outside of traditional work hours.| www.marketplace.org
In most of the country, sending a kid to day care costs more than sending one to a public university. But in New Mexico, most families can pay nothing at all.| www.marketplace.org
In New Mexico, a family of four making up to $124,000 a year can now send their kids to day care for free. That’s twice the state’s median income.| www.marketplace.org
But even if baby boomers plan to pass on housing wealth to their heirs, they might end up needing it themselves.| www.marketplace.org
Prices may be coming down and houses are on the market longer, but many potential buyers have given up.| Marketplace
Mortgage rates are rising, too.| Marketplace
Homes are staying on the market a few more days. Plus, there are more new listings and fewer bidding wars.| Marketplace
There are hints that demand is softening.| Marketplace
Ahead of the holiday shopping season, businesses are reverting to just-in-time orders for inventory management.| Marketplace
Wholesalers supply both retailers and manufacturers. When wholesale inventories run low, they can suggest robust retail sales.| Marketplace
Along with pricey upgrades, some apps are rolling out lower-cost options as they try to rake in more dollars from subscribers.| Marketplace
Dating apps rely on supply and demand. If users don't feel safe, they'll ditch the platforms.| Marketplace
As the number of new users has flattened, dating app companies are creating game-like scenarios and events to keep people engaged while they look for potential partners.| Marketplace
Hookup culture could be waning in the era of COVID-19, with infection a constant concern.| Marketplace
For some, the appeal of meeting a stranger via app may be diminishing in the age of COVID-19 as "social distancing" becomes more common.| Marketplace
Kai Ryssdal is the host and senior editor of "Marketplace" and the co-host of "Make Me Smart."| Marketplace
In some markets, sellers can no longer bet on multiple offers and quick deals, and buyers can afford to be pickier.| Marketplace
It means businesses know that consumers want to buy and are working to meet that demand.| Marketplace
Wholesalers believe consumers are going to be spending more.| Marketplace
Business inventories are growing, a trend many economists weren't expecting. That stock will have impacts on the economy.| Marketplace
Are people falling out of love with dating apps? With so many app options, the uncoupled are feeling burnt out.| Marketplace
Those pieces of paper we call cash only have value because we all believe they do. So, why does our collective faith in money actually work?| Marketplace
Women can feel more loyalty to companies, and more guilt when they leave. But staying with one job for too long could cost you a lot of money.| Marketplace