This Is Uncomfortable

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“This Is Uncomfortable” is back next week Jan 23, 2020

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We’re back Jan. 30 with new stories about life and how money messes with it. You know, the light stuff, like divorce, workaholism and financial fraud. Here’s a sneak peek.

I have class anxiety (rerun) Jan 16, 2020

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A listener struggles to navigate all the unspoken rules of middle-class life.

This is our last rerun before we return with new episodes later this month. To stay on top of when we’re coming back, subscribe to our emails at marketplace.org/comfort.

Instrument of sabotage (rerun) Jan 02, 2020

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In the cutthroat world of professional classical music, Eric Abramovitz was headed toward a shining career. Until something — or someone — got in the way.

We’re rerunning a few of our favorite episodes over the holiday season, and we’ll be back with new episodes in 2020. To stay on top of when we’re coming back, subscribe to our emails at marketplace.org/comfort.

When money makes it weird (rerun) Dec 26, 2019

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Reema tries to settle a debt she’s been avoiding. And what happens when one person in a relationship has way more money?

Bonus: Money horror stories II Dec 12, 2019

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Earlier this year, Hayden started getting these surprise gifts in the mail. Once he realized who sent them to him, he wondered just how far the gift giver would go. Plus, two more stories of spending regret.

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Home/work (rerun) Nov 28, 2019

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Just in time for Thanksgiving, “This Is Uncomfortable” revisits the “jobs” we take on in our families — starting with Reema’s. Plus, one couple comes up with a creative way to stop fighting over a dreaded household chore.

This is the first of a few favorite episodes we’re rerunning over the holiday season, and we’ll be back with new episodes in 2020. To stay on top of when we’re coming back, subscribe to our emails at marketplace.org/comfort.

When your life depends on it Nov 21, 2019

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After a rare cancer diagnosis, one family’s battle with insurance and pharmaceutical companies, and the endless bureaucracy, teaches them about the price tag the medical system can put on a person’s life.

By the way, this is our last episode of the year. We’re taking a break for the holidays, replaying a few of our favorite episodes and working on some new stories. Make sure you’re the first to know about new episodes by subscribing to our newsletter at marketplace.org/comfort.

Love thy neighbor, and pay off their debts, too Nov 14, 2019

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An aspiring dancer finds a way to become debt-free. All she has to do is take on someone else’s.

Don’t buy your boss a gift Nov 07, 2019

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“Nancy” host Tobin Low and journalist Julia Furlan join us this week to give advice on office gifts, financial independence and more in the latest installment of “The Group Chat.” Got anything you want to run by the group? Tell us at uncomfortable@marketplace.org

Money horror stories Oct 31, 2019

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This Halloween, we have listeners’ frightening stories of impulse buys, spooky scams and a very Hungry Heart.