Listeners respond: household earnings

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Yesterday we talked about new data released by the Census Bureau, which shows that in 2008, single, childless women between the ages of 22 and 30 made more money than their male peers in major U.S. cities. This prompted you, our listeners, to share your stories about how finances are handled in your household. Here are some of those responses.

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