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Danielle Kurtzleben

Danielle Kurtzleben

Former Vox Staff

    Latest articles by Danielle Kurtzleben

    Almanac
    This bagel slicing video raises a lot of questionsThis bagel slicing video raises a lot of questions
    Almanac

    Your bagel-slicing tactics are boring us all to death. So maybe try this instead.

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    The farmers’ market fad is running out of steamThe farmers’ market fad is running out of steam
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    New data from the USDA shows farmers’ market growth continues to taper off.

    By Danielle Kurtzleben
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    The amazingly rapid suburbanization of povertyThe amazingly rapid suburbanization of poverty
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    Poverty is getting more concentrated, particularly in the suburbs.

    By Danielle Kurtzleben
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    Welcome to the era of the boring economyWelcome to the era of the boring economy
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    Even when the economy is doing well these days, it’s only sort of doing well.

    By Danielle Kurtzleben
    29 charts that explain Americans’ financial lives
    Money

    Money is complicated. These charts make it simple.

    By Danielle Kurtzleben
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    Is health care’s steady job market climb over?Is health care’s steady job market climb over?
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    New data suggest a shift in the health care industry’s strong growth

    By Danielle Kurtzleben
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    A monthly reminder that college pays offA monthly reminder that college pays off
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    The July jobs report once again shows that going to college means a much better chance at working

    By Danielle Kurtzleben
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    Employers added 209,000 jobs in JulyEmployers added 209,000 jobs in July
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    The economy added 209,000 jobs last month, just under consensus estimates.

    By Danielle Kurtzleben
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    Chart: Detroit’s recovery tanked after bankruptcyChart: Detroit’s recovery tanked after bankruptcy
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    How bankruptcy can make things worse in Motor City before things get better.

    By Danielle Kurtzleben
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    Employers are finally giving raises againEmployers are finally giving raises again
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    Wage growth is at its highest point in more than five years.

    By Danielle Kurtzleben