Andrea Riquier
@riquier.bsky.social
USA Today reporter, basset hound mom, runner, New Yorker, survivor. Secure Signal at (347) 441-0040.
I wrote about the dispute be Fidelity Investments and a newish fintech called Pontera. It raises tons of interesting issues about what happens when we leave ordinary Americans at the mercy of the financial services industry for their golden years.
#retirement
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#retirement
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Fidelity faces off against fintech in battle over 401(k) access
America's 401(k) system leaves consumers at the mercy of financial services companies. One small upstart is tackling a giant incumbent over access.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:12 PM
I wrote about the dispute be Fidelity Investments and a newish fintech called Pontera. It raises tons of interesting issues about what happens when we leave ordinary Americans at the mercy of the financial services industry for their golden years.
#retirement
www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
#retirement
www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
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People might not know about the extreme level of worry that journalists live with after their story has been published or broadcast. The fear that they got something wrong literally keeps them up at night. Obsessively. Now imagine what it will be like as newsrooms thin out and more errors are made.
As a retired reporter, I can say it's even worse. The few remaining reporters are usually general assignment, because it's too expensive to have a beat reporter who can dig in and follow 1 area. Instead, people with little knowledge of a topic are thrown into the deep end.
July 11, 2025 at 2:20 AM
People might not know about the extreme level of worry that journalists live with after their story has been published or broadcast. The fear that they got something wrong literally keeps them up at night. Obsessively. Now imagine what it will be like as newsrooms thin out and more errors are made.
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We also allowed write in nominations for 'America's sport.' The most common answers volunteered were golf, boxing, rodeo & ice skating.
Among the more creative answers we received were “competitive eating,” “grievance politics,” “reality TV” and “cow tipping.”
Among the more creative answers we received were “competitive eating,” “grievance politics,” “reality TV” and “cow tipping.”
October 5, 2025 at 10:14 PM
We also allowed write in nominations for 'America's sport.' The most common answers volunteered were golf, boxing, rodeo & ice skating.
Among the more creative answers we received were “competitive eating,” “grievance politics,” “reality TV” and “cow tipping.”
Among the more creative answers we received were “competitive eating,” “grievance politics,” “reality TV” and “cow tipping.”
From my talented colleague @dinahvp.bsky.social, a smart synthesis that sums up the sharp contrasts here in New York this week. 🌎⛽
Trump pans climate change, touts his energy agenda in UN speech
President Donald Trump continued to cast doubts on climate change and global warming in UN speech, touting his push to expand fossil fuels.
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September 24, 2025 at 6:42 PM
From my talented colleague @dinahvp.bsky.social, a smart synthesis that sums up the sharp contrasts here in New York this week. 🌎⛽
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Check out this week's SLR featuring @riquier.bsky.social, @danwetzel.bsky.social, @jeffhorwitz.bsky.social, @dhruvkhullar.bsky.social, @charlottetklein.bsky.social, @epcalabro.bsky.social & more mailchi.mp/sundaylongre...
The Sunday Long Read: Worm Hunters, Missing Journalist, Doodlemania
The week's best journalism. Every Sunday.
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August 18, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Check out this week's SLR featuring @riquier.bsky.social, @danwetzel.bsky.social, @jeffhorwitz.bsky.social, @dhruvkhullar.bsky.social, @charlottetklein.bsky.social, @epcalabro.bsky.social & more mailchi.mp/sundaylongre...
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The Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City is an American problem.
@riquier.bsky.social reports on the crisis for cities, housing, health and climate for @usatoday.com:
#news #science
@riquier.bsky.social reports on the crisis for cities, housing, health and climate for @usatoday.com:
#news #science
Legionnaires' disease is spreading thanks to a perfect storm of conditions
Legionnaires' disease has killed at least five in New York and sickened many more, but its risk factors are widespread and growing across the US.
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August 22, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City is an American problem.
@riquier.bsky.social reports on the crisis for cities, housing, health and climate for @usatoday.com:
#news #science
@riquier.bsky.social reports on the crisis for cities, housing, health and climate for @usatoday.com:
#news #science
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Saul Blair has devoted years of his life to reclaiming family land purchased by his great-grandfather in the years after slavery.
The heir's property: one man's journey to reclaim family land in the American South
Saul Blair has devoted years of his life to reclaiming family land purchased by his great-grandfather in the years after slavery.
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August 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Saul Blair has devoted years of his life to reclaiming family land purchased by his great-grandfather in the years after slavery.
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A great read from @riquier.bsky.social about her first journalism job and her suggestions for new journalists. Love the photo! @ryanbeckwith.bsky.social My First Byline: Andrea Riquier - by Ryan Teague Beckwith share.google/EaYAGhCrnZ22...
My First Byline: Andrea Riquier
Reporter, USA Today
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July 1, 2025 at 11:26 AM
A great read from @riquier.bsky.social about her first journalism job and her suggestions for new journalists. Love the photo! @ryanbeckwith.bsky.social My First Byline: Andrea Riquier - by Ryan Teague Beckwith share.google/EaYAGhCrnZ22...
NameNerds is one of my favorite sub Reddits
May 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
NameNerds is one of my favorite sub Reddits
I wrote about the #BondMarket rout.
The bond market sell-off is more worrisome than the one in stocks. Here's what to know.
Bonds have been selling off over the past few days, signaling deep fissures in the economy and financial markets.
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April 12, 2025 at 10:43 AM
I wrote about the #BondMarket rout.
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It’s the stupid, economy.
April 8, 2025 at 10:10 PM
It’s the stupid, economy.
My latest on big changes in the #housingmarket / #realestate. Are the so-called "Clear Cooperation" updates from the National Association of Realtors actually in the best interests of buyers and sellers? Roughly 50 comments on my LinkedIn feed would beg to differ. 🏡
As new real estate listings rules take effect, will buyers and sellers benefit?
A new policy that purports to offer more options for homeowners to list their properties for sale may be a step back for the housing market.
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April 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
My latest on big changes in the #housingmarket / #realestate. Are the so-called "Clear Cooperation" updates from the National Association of Realtors actually in the best interests of buyers and sellers? Roughly 50 comments on my LinkedIn feed would beg to differ. 🏡
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People’s expectations about price changes can shape decisions on what, when, and how much to consume in the present, and the research suggests it may echo for decades upon decades. — @riquier.bsky.social
Inflation Affects Behavior Decades after Prices Have Stabilized
Hyperinflation in 1920s Germany set off ripples that persist a century later.
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March 20, 2025 at 11:44 AM
People’s expectations about price changes can shape decisions on what, when, and how much to consume in the present, and the research suggests it may echo for decades upon decades. — @riquier.bsky.social
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I will send $50 to the first reporter who asks Mike Johnson to explain what an algorithm is.
March 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM
I will send $50 to the first reporter who asks Mike Johnson to explain what an algorithm is.
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Renters in more regulated counties experienced higher housing expense inflation, greater financial difficulty paying bills, and increased purchase of low-cost beers, from Virat Agrawal, Richard K. Green, Neeraj Sood, and @cwhaley.bsky.social https://www.nber.org/papers/w33534
March 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Renters in more regulated counties experienced higher housing expense inflation, greater financial difficulty paying bills, and increased purchase of low-cost beers, from Virat Agrawal, Richard K. Green, Neeraj Sood, and @cwhaley.bsky.social https://www.nber.org/papers/w33534
I haven't been posting my work here enough. Let's change that! Amanda Thompson's story is inspiring and possibly impactful. Please enjoy my profile! #housing #CherokeeNation #tinyhomes
One woman's journey to solve the housing crisis with empathy, love, and Cherokee heritage
Amanda Thompson, a native Cherokee, has a plan to solve the housing crisis in Tulsa and beyond with factory-built small homes
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March 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
I haven't been posting my work here enough. Let's change that! Amanda Thompson's story is inspiring and possibly impactful. Please enjoy my profile! #housing #CherokeeNation #tinyhomes
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I barely even know what to say about the Drugs Olympics, but the list of backers, including "philosopher-king" Peter Thiel, is quite something. Personally I'm in favour of idiots detonating their hearts on live TV if they really want to
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March 1, 2025 at 10:51 AM
I barely even know what to say about the Drugs Olympics, but the list of backers, including "philosopher-king" Peter Thiel, is quite something. Personally I'm in favour of idiots detonating their hearts on live TV if they really want to
- on.ft.com/4bjGSq1
- on.ft.com/4bjGSq1
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In the midst of a housing crisis, having HUD operating at 100% is crucial. “Housing is unaffordable for everyone at just about every income level... We would hope the federal government would be doing more, not less.” @chapadotorg.bsky.social @riquier.bsky.social
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HUD cuts, layoffs will 'devastate' communities, worsen housing crisis, observers say
HUD staff and budget are already stretched too thin, and more will exacerbate a national housing crisis, observers say.
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February 28, 2025 at 5:54 PM
In the midst of a housing crisis, having HUD operating at 100% is crucial. “Housing is unaffordable for everyone at just about every income level... We would hope the federal government would be doing more, not less.” @chapadotorg.bsky.social @riquier.bsky.social
www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
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The Ohio #housing agency that spoke to me for this story found out late last night that #HUD had cancelled all their contracts. They'll be out of business, and the communities they've served for years will be SOL. Elections, consequences.
I wrote about what potential #HUD budget cuts and layoffs will mean for #housing programs around the country. With thanks to Mayor @melaniekebler.bsky.social, @mollygoodman.bsky.social , and others.
#HousingCrisis
#HousingCrisis
HUD cuts, layoffs will "devastate" communities, worsen housing crisis, observers say
HUD staff and budget are already stretched too thin, and more will exacerbate a national housing crisis, observers say
www.usatoday.com
February 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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With the #measlesoutbreak in Texas, I’m looking to speak with physicians about measles and other “historic” diseases resurfacing.
Younger docs, have you seen measles before (or trained for it)? Older docs, when was your last case?
#health #academicsky #sciencebsky #MDsky #medsky @usatoday.com
Younger docs, have you seen measles before (or trained for it)? Older docs, when was your last case?
#health #academicsky #sciencebsky #MDsky #medsky @usatoday.com
Texas measles outbreak: Here’s why it’s not going away anytime soon
Now 124 people infected in West Texas, nine more in New Mexico and outbreak 'still has a lot of energy and steam behind it.'
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February 27, 2025 at 9:22 PM
With the #measlesoutbreak in Texas, I’m looking to speak with physicians about measles and other “historic” diseases resurfacing.
Younger docs, have you seen measles before (or trained for it)? Older docs, when was your last case?
#health #academicsky #sciencebsky #MDsky #medsky @usatoday.com
Younger docs, have you seen measles before (or trained for it)? Older docs, when was your last case?
#health #academicsky #sciencebsky #MDsky #medsky @usatoday.com
I wrote about what potential #HUD budget cuts and layoffs will mean for #housing programs around the country. With thanks to Mayor @melaniekebler.bsky.social, @mollygoodman.bsky.social , and others.
#HousingCrisis
#HousingCrisis
HUD cuts, layoffs will "devastate" communities, worsen housing crisis, observers say
HUD staff and budget are already stretched too thin, and more will exacerbate a national housing crisis, observers say
www.usatoday.com
February 27, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I wrote about what potential #HUD budget cuts and layoffs will mean for #housing programs around the country. With thanks to Mayor @melaniekebler.bsky.social, @mollygoodman.bsky.social , and others.
#HousingCrisis
#HousingCrisis
It just hit me what #DOGE reminds me of.
A Clockwork Orange carved a path for British cinema | IRVINE WELSH | TIFF 2018
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February 14, 2025 at 11:29 AM
It just hit me what #DOGE reminds me of.
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Its important to me to do original journalism - stories not fed to the news by officials.
This was one - a homeless woman was found dead and frozen last month. I found out from a community member and made an info request to police. Now the community knows. #journalism
www.mlive.com/news/kalamaz...
This was one - a homeless woman was found dead and frozen last month. I found out from a community member and made an info request to police. Now the community knows. #journalism
www.mlive.com/news/kalamaz...
Woman found dead, frozen in SUV during severe cold in Kalamazoo
A woman was found dead and frozen solid inside somebody else’s car.
www.mlive.com
February 13, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Its important to me to do original journalism - stories not fed to the news by officials.
This was one - a homeless woman was found dead and frozen last month. I found out from a community member and made an info request to police. Now the community knows. #journalism
www.mlive.com/news/kalamaz...
This was one - a homeless woman was found dead and frozen last month. I found out from a community member and made an info request to police. Now the community knows. #journalism
www.mlive.com/news/kalamaz...