To reach peak inflation, how much longer do we have to go?
The latest inflation measurement for January is expected to show another sharp increase in consumer prices.
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Price hikes of the '70s and '80s color how different generations view the economy now
Inflation is higher than people under 40 have seen. But their parents lived through sharper price hikes in the 1970s and '80s. These experiences are helping shape the way both view today's economy.
With midterms looming, voters don't feel good about Biden's handling of the economy
The economy looks good on paper but it doesn't feel good to voters. And that's a problem for President Biden and his party going into the midterms. We explore the disconnect with help from economists.
Even divorce might not free you from your ex's student loan debt
A short-lived program in the early 2000s allowed married couples to consolidate their student loans for a lower interest rate. Now, with no legal way to separate the loans, some want changes.
Biden is promising crippling sanctions on Russia if it invades Ukraine
What exactly would those sanctions look like? NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Daleep Singh, deputy national security adviser for international economics, about what the U.S. can do.
Price Controls, Black Markets, And Skimpflation: The WWII Battle Against Inflation
To control inflation during WWII, the U.S. government resorted to wide-ranging price controls. Their unintended consequences might explain why today's policymakers are reluctant to try it again.
Paying bills or buying masks: Simple living with COVID is hitting some Americans hard
As the human toll of the coronavirus continues to mount, so does the cost that comes from living during a pandemic. For some, it means choosing between paying bills or buying masks just to stay safe.
IRS has second thoughts about selfie requirement
Taxpayers seeking access to some information about their taxes were to be required to submit to facial recognition software, a move that has raised privacy concerns.
With COVID protections expiring, tenants are now facing big rent hikes
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Paco de Leon, financial advice columnist for Refinery 29, on how renters can best deal with the increase.
The U.S. is considering a radical rethinking of the dollar for today's digital world
The Federal Reserve is considering whether to adopt a digital version of the dollar, one better suited to a world where we are already using Venmo and Apple Pay. Here's what to know.