Economy

A vehicle drives through a residential neighborhood in Los Angeles.

What Bank of America's mortgage pilot can and can't fix for homeownership disparities

4:06pm September 04, 2022

by Juliana Kim

The company says it hopes to help Black and Latino borrowers buy houses and build wealth with its new pilot program. Experts say it's a start, but doesn't go far enough.

Economy

How to spot a student loan scam

5:29pm September 03, 2022

When President Biden announced a student loan forgiveness program last week, scammers were poised to prey on desperate borrowers. NerdWallet writer Anna Helhoski shares some red flags to watch for.

David Williams is a stocker at a Dollar General store in New Orleans. He's pushing for better work conditions and pay at his store with help from Step Up Louisiana.

Economy

Dollar store workers in the South have a labor movement. Just don't call it a union

8:29am September 03, 2022

by Stephan Bisaha

Unions aren't popular in the South. That's one reason why a labor organizing campaign at Dolllar General stores in Louisiana doesn't use the u-word.

Economy

Free stuff from the Internet is likely too good to be true, and it could be a scam

4:16pm September 02, 2022

by Nick Fountain

There's an online scam where the scammer acts as a secret middleman between unsuspecting shoppers and the good. Here's how it works and what you should look out for.

Economy

U.S. employers added 315,000 jobs in August

4:16pm September 02, 2022

by Scott Horsley

The unemployment rate inched up in August, but only because hundreds of thousands of people started looking for work. That jump in the workforce could take some pressure off inflation.

A man walks past a "now hiring" sign posted outside of a restaurant in Arlington, Va., on June 3.

The economy added 315,000 jobs, showcasing a labor market that is still strong

12:22pm September 02, 2022

by Scott Horsley

U.S. employers added 315,000 jobs in August, while the unemployment rate rose to 3.7% from 3.5% in July. A tight job market gives workers more bargaining power, but it may also fuel inflation.

Economy

U.S. jobs market is likely to be another bright spot in the economy this month

5:40am September 02, 2022

by Scott Horsley

Economists believe the US job market remained tight in August, with unemployment hovering around 3.5 percent. NPR's Scott Horsley reports on the latest.

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Cattle graze amid drought conditions near Ojai, Calif., on June 21. Drought in parts of the country have forced some ranchers to slaughter their cattle early, leading to a drop in beef prices that will only be temporary.

Droughts are hitting cattle ranchers hard – and that could make beef more expensive

5:00am September 01, 2022

by Scott Horsley

Severe drought is forcing some ranchers to send cattle to slaughter early. That's sparked a temporary glut in beef that's leading to lower prices, but it won't last.

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Economy

Europeans brace for a rough winter with surging gas prices

4:53am September 01, 2022

by Willem Marx

Europeans face a tough winter as the price of gas – used to generate electricity and heating — soars.

Economy

How well do you understand the economy? Take our Summer School final quiz to find out

3:01pm August 31, 2022

Our quiz will test your knowledge of some key economic concepts and vocabulary — and how it applies to the real world.