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A little show about big ideas. From the people who make Planet Money, The Indicator helps you make sense of what's happening today. It's a quick hit of insight into work, business, the economy, and everything else. Listen weekday afternoons.

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Is a 50-year mortgage really that much crazier than a 30-year one?

Greg Rosalsky

Last week, the internet piled on President Trump's proposal for a 50-year mortgage. But maybe it's not as crazy as it sounds.
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Alex Goldmark

Special gifts. Great stories. And economics too!? Can it be true? The Planet Money book is available for preorder.

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