Latest from Meredith Garretson Morbey

• Mar 26, 2019

  The Earned Income Tax Credit gap

  Home sales in the U.S. are down, but price are up. Apple’s latest innovation is a credit card. Plus, as tax season winds down, we take a look at the Earned Income Tax Credit. Today’s show is sponsored by PaintYourLife and Panopto.

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• Mar 26, 2019

  Dental tourism on the U.S.-Mexico border

  The Trump administration continues to try to repeal Obamacare. Why did Britons ask for Brexit, again? Plus, back at the border, Americans are crossing into Mexico for cheap dental work, but is it worth the savings in the long-run? Today’s show is sponsored by PaintYourLife and Panopto.

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• Mar 26, 2019

  Uber snaps up Middle East rival as it preps to go public

  From the BBC World Service…Uber said today it’s buying its Middle East rival in an announcement that comes just ahead of its highly anticipated stock market debut. Then, the European Parliament votes on controversial new copyright legislation today aimed at protecting people and media organizations from having content splashed on the World Wide Web for free. Plus, there’s seemingly no end to the political turmoil over Brexit in Britain and that means ongoing uncertainty. We hear from the boss of a business helping get other businesses prepared for the possibility of any scenario – deal or no deal. Today’s show is sponsored by PaintYourLife and Panopto.

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• Mar 25, 2019

  Rent the Runway… but for your living room?

  How is the global economic slowdown affecting the U.S.? The Dept. of Labor is looking to raise the minimum salary threshold for overtime pay. Plus, Rent the Runway has teamed up with West Elm to provide short-term, home decor and furniture rentals, and you can thank selfies for that. Today’s show is sponsored by Brother Printers, EquityZen, the Alliance for Lifetime Income and On Deck Capital.

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• Mar 25, 2019

  Is there an appetite for an Apple streaming service?

  Markets around the world are feeling the global slowdown and the continued issues over trade this Monday. Apple is expected to announce some type of streaming service today, but with so many options for cord cutters already, will there be an appetite for it? Plus, the rent just keeps getting higher, and you can look at zoning as one of the culprits. Today’s show is sponsored by Brother Printers, EquityZen, the Alliance for Lifetime Income and On Deck Capital.

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• Mar 25, 2019

  Deal or no deal, what happens to British trade after Brexit?

  From the BBC World Service… One of Britain’s biggest fraud trails begins today as HP seeks $5 billion from the founder of Autonomy, a company the computing giant acquired back in 2011 for $10 billion dollars. Then, after wooing Italy last week to become the first G-7 country to sign on to China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative, President Xi Jinping continues his European tour today as he begins an official state visit to France. But will he have the same luck touting the project’s benefits? Plus, what happens to Britain’s future trade relationships – deal or no-deal Brexit? Today’s show is sponsored by Brother Printers, EquityZen, the Alliance for Lifetime Income and On Deck Capital.

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• Mar 22, 2019

  The long road to recovery in Nebraska

  Flooding in Nebraska is already estimated to have caused over $500 million worth of damage. What does it mean when a stock like Levi’s is “over-subscribed”? Plus, Marketplace’s Krissy Clark talks about the new season of “The Uncertain Hour,” which explores the crack epidemic, its aftermath and its effect on communities of color in regards to the criminal justice system. Today’s show is sponsored by Clearbanc and Panopto.

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• Mar 22, 2019

  How does a drug epidemic end?

  Brexit is now delayed, but uncertainty about the deal might be only growing. The Trump administration asks colleges for data on how students do after graduation. Plus, Marketplace’s Krissy Clark talks about the new season of “The Uncertain Hour,” which explores the crack epidemic and its aftermath, and looks for lessons about the current opioid crisis in the U.S. Today’s show is sponsored by Clearbanc and Panopto.

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• Mar 22, 2019

  Brexit’s delayed, but is damage to business already done?

  From the BBC World Service… A delay’s been granted, but are you still confused about Brexit? We’re in Brussels just hours after the European Union wiped a March 29 exit from the calendar to hear exclusively from the boss of Europe’s busiest port about how he’s preparing for any outcome. We’ll also get a taste of what Brexit uncertainty is like for food-and-drinks producers, and ask an economist whether the damage to business on both sides of the English Channel has already been done. Today’s show is sponsored by Clearbanc and Panopto.

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• Mar 21, 2019

  The economy isn’t speeding, so there’s no need to pump the brakes

  The Fed decides to hold off on raising interest rates. Italy is buying what China is selling on infrastructure. Plus, the top spot for happiest place on earth goes to — surprise — Scandinavia. Today’s show is sponsored by Panopto and WellFrame.

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