Economy

Even people who buy high-deductible health plans can get coverage of many preventive services without any out-of-pocket costs.

As Exchanges Open Enrollment Season, Consumers Ask More Insurance Questions

5:28pm November 03, 2015

by Michelle Andrews

It's time for people to shop for health insurance, and that means lots of confusion about about high-deductible plans, out-of-network benefits and premium increases.

In Disappointing Month For Studios, October Chock Full Of Box Office Flops

2:18pm November 03, 2015

by Andrew Limbong

October was grim for movie studios. NPR reports on four weeks of flops.

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Saudi Hay Farm In Arizona Tests State's Supply Of Groundwater

5:59pm November 02, 2015

by NPR Staff

A Saudi Arabian dairy company owns 15 square miles in Arizona — and 15 water wells — to make hay to send home to cows. Local farmers are just realizing their water is being exported overseas as hay.

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NFL wide receiver Pierre Garcon has filed a class-action lawsuit against the daily fantasy company FanDuel, for misusing players' names and likenesses without proper licensing or permission.

NFL Player Pierre Garcon Files Class-Action Lawsuit Against FanDuel

7:13pm October 30, 2015

by Laura Wagner

The lawsuit says the daily fantasy company "knowingly and improperly exploits the popularity and performance" of NFL players.

Many Americans with 401(k) plans don't know if they're paying any fees. Pay too much, and it could take a chunk out of your nest egg.

When High Fees Stink Up Your 401(k), What Can You Do?

7:13pm October 30, 2015

by Chris Arnold

Many Americans with 401(k) plans don't know if they're paying any fees. Pay too much, and it could take a chunk out of your nest egg. If your plan's too costly, complain to your employer, experts say.

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Ben Carson — and his fellow candidates — are slashing tax revenues. Do we know how they'll pay for them?

FACT CHECK: Do Tax Cuts Grow The Economy?

7:06pm October 30, 2015

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Lots of GOP candidates say their tax policies will boost growth. That's oversimplifying it.

Federal Reserve Proposes New Bailout Rules To Remove Taxpayer Burden

5:42pm October 30, 2015

by Jim Zarroli

The new rules would help ensure that if a big bank were to fail, the costs of its bailout would not fall on taxpayers. Long-term bonds could provide a cushion of capital to cover losses.

The Fed wants to make banks "pre-fund" their own bailout should another financial conflagration break out.

In A Financial Fire, Big Banks Will Have An Extra Extinguisher

4:53pm October 30, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

The Federal Reserve is proposing rules that would force banks to add another layer of protection in case of a financial crisis. It wants to be sure taxpayers don't get stuck bailing out banks again.

SEC Approves New Rules For Startup Investing

4:40pm October 30, 2015

by John Ydstie

The Securities and Exchange Commission approved new rules Friday that will allow people who are not accredited investors to take ownership stakes in startups.

Economy

Craft Brewers Are Upping Their Name Game

10:00am October 30, 2015

by Emily McCord

Craft brewing is going gangbusters in North Carolina–and with it more competition for those great beer names. Now, established brewers are getting more aggressive about protecting

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