Student loan forgiveness gives borrowers some financial breathing room
Americans with student loans react to President Biden's debt forgiveness plan.
Economy
The economic arguments for and against Biden's student debt relief plans
President Biden's plan to erase up to $20,000 in college debt for tens of millions of borrowers is drawing praise and criticism. Some welcome relief, but others say he should address tuition costs.
What our shopping choices say about the U.S. economy
Here's what we learned from a hectic spate of financial report cards shared by top U.S. retailers.
Encore: Drivers question whether it's worth it as Uber and Lyft cut incentives
With inflation running high, more people are driving for Uber and Lyft. Most of them say the cost of living is why they signed up. (Story first aired on All Things Considered on Aug. 8, 2022.)
People are gathering for the Fed's annual meeting in Jackson Hole
The markets are watching as the Federal Reserve holds its annual meeting in Wyoming. NPR's A Martinez talks to David Wessel of the Brookings Institution for a preview.
Biden is canceling up to $10K in student loans, $20K for Pell Grant recipients
President Biden announced a sweeping effort to forgive up to $20,000 of federal student loan debt for Pell Grant recipients, and up to $10,000 for other borrowers making under $125,000 a year.
First Black Investments in Greensboro Equity Fund grant awarded
Piedmont Business Capital has received the first grant by the
Someone stole my truck. I got a crash course on the wild black market for stolen cars
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, automakers began adopting an anti-theft technology that dramatically reduced car thefts. But why did it take so long?
Student loan payments are about to restart. Can American families afford them?
After being on pause throughout the pandemic, student loan payments are expected to restart on Aug. 31, devastating household budgets across the country.
Understanding the housing market: a look at supply and demand
During the past two years, America’s red-hot housing market left millions of people scrambling to find an affordable home to purchase or rent.