Marketplace Home sales grow less competitive
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Jun 19, 2025 Elizabeth Troval, an expert from Marketplace, dives into the current housing market, revealing that only 28% of homes sold above asking price this spring, the lowest since 2020. She discusses the easing buyer competition and explains the crucial differences between leading and trailing economic indicators. Additionally, Troval highlights the impact of federal cuts on childcare services for government workers and shares insights on Oklahoma's interactive lessons on responsible gambling, emphasizing the importance of financial literacy.
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Federal Cuts Threaten Daycare Access
- Taylor, a federal worker, faces uncertainty about his child's daycare due to federal employment cuts.
- If enrollment falls below 50% federal family ratio, centers risk closure, impacting affordable care.
Federal Layoffs Impact Childcare Access
- Losing a federal job can mean immediate loss of daycare access due to on-base facility rules.
- Affordable daycare options that many federal families rely on are shrinking with workforce cuts.
Oklahoma's Gambling Education
- Oklahoma integrates gambling education in personal finance classes due to local casino prevalence.
- Students learn odds, economic impact, and addiction risks as part of their curriculum.