Marketplace Morning Report
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Understanding the new federal school choice program
October 2, 2026 · 6 minThis week, the Treasury Department released rules for a new nationwide school choice program that could end up providing billions of dollars to students attending private schools. Taxpayers will be able to opt in to the program by giving…
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From layoff to relocation
October 2, 2026 · 6 minAfter being laid off this summer, Montrose Fell felt the pressure to scramble and find a new position. But after a year of funding cuts to the National Institutes of Health, the biomedical industry was flooded with overqualified…
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Mortgage rates climb, sidelining homebuyers
October 1, 2026 · 6 minOn Mortgage News Daily, the average rate for a 30-year fixed is now up to 7.6%. And as the cost of a mortgage has gone up, the demand for home loans has dipped to a two-year low, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Then, some…
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A big change to SNAP kicks in today
October 1, 2026 · 6 minStarting today, states are now responsible for a bigger share of the administrative costs that come with running the SNAP food assistance program. It used to be a 50-50 split with the federal government, but now states will take on 75% of…
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Even middle-income folks are struggling to pay rent
September 30, 2026 · 7 minWe’re almost at the start of a new month. For many, that means it’s time to pay rent. But meeting those monthly payments is becoming increasingly difficult. A new report from the Urban Institute found that one in five working-age renters…
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What's old-school is new again
September 30, 2026 · 7 minCorded headphones are so back. Bose announced new wired earbuds this week and is calling the renewed interest a “cultural renaissance.” It’s all part of a revival for older tech — things like analog alarm clocks and point-and-shoot cameras…
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A ban on Canadian booze
September 29, 2026 · 6 minThe Trump administration is ramping up its trade war against Canada. As of this morning, the U.S. has officially banned imports of Canadian wine, beer, and spirits, along with motorcycles, molasses, and whey protein. Is this escalation…
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High school lessons in business and personal finance
September 29, 2026 · 6 minOne new course debuting this school year is AP Business with Personal Finance. It comes from the College Board, which is also behind the SAT, and is being taught in thousands of classrooms across the country. This morning, we head to one…