Renters And Landlords Feel The Pinch Of Delayed Rental Assistance
Congress has approved billions of dollars in rental assistance. But a new Treasury Department report shows that only 11% of that money has been distributed.
Economy
Why The Delay For Those Needing Federal Rental Assistance?
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Rutgers University Assistant Professor Peter Hepburn about why only 11% of the money Congress allocated for emergency assistance for renters has been distributed.
Airbnb Will Provide Housing To 20,000 Afghan Refugees Around The World For Free
Aid groups say there's an urgent need for housing for tens of thousands refugees from Afghanistan as they begin to resettle around the world.
A Startup Is Turning Houses Into Corporations, And The Neighbors Are Fighting Back
The real estate startup Pacaso has rocketed to a billion-dollar valuation — but its recent fights with communities could foreshadow business troubles ahead.
It's Called The Bond Taper. Yes, It's Geeky. But This Is Why You Should Know About It
The Federal Reserve has provided massive support to markets through the pandemic. Now it faces a tricky decision: how to start removing some of that help without triggering a market sell-off.
These Older Workers Hadn't Planned To Retire So Soon. The Pandemic Sped Things Up
Millions more people than expected joined the ranks of the retired in the pandemic. While some did so joyfully, others were reluctant or had no choice.
The Federal Reserve Changes Strategy As The Economy Begins To Recover
To help prop up the U.S. economy during the pandemic, the Federal Reserve has bought more than $1 trillion worth of bonds. Now, the central bank is beginning to talk about ending that program.
The 42 Million Americans Who Receive SNAP Benefits Are Set To Get $36 More A Month
Susan Davis speaks to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack about the new increase in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits.
Finding Workers Is Harder Than Ever. The Economic Impact Could Be Significant
Employers hired more than 1.8 million workers in June and July. But millions of others are still on the sidelines. That's leading to long wait times and is forcing some businesses to turn down orders.
Liz Shuler Becomes The 1st Woman To Lead The AFL-CIO
Shuler will serve as president of the AFL-CIO until June 2022. The union's No. 2 official replaces longtime labor leader Richard Trumka, who died earlier this month.