Economy

Safiya Kitwana lives in Lithonia, Ga., and is facing eviction. She lost work during the pandemic. She's a single mom with two teenage sons. But, at least in her case, things just took a turn for the better.

Economy

Without The CDC's Eviction Ban, Millions Could Quickly Lose Their Homes

10:14am August 02, 2021

by Chris Arnold

A federal moratorium on evictions expired over the weekend, potentially putting millions of tenants at risk of eviction just as infections from the delta variant are on the rise.

News Brief: Pandemic's Trajectory, Eviction Moratorium Ends, Students And Masks

7:35am August 02, 2021

New COVID-19 cases are rising sharply in every state. A federal freeze on evictions expired over the weekend. Students start heading back to school this week, but will it be in person or remote?

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Economy

Local Governments Are Scrambling To Try To Prevent A Wave Of Evictions

5:09am August 02, 2021

by Chris Arnold

A federal moratorium on evictions expired over the weekend, potentially putting millions of tenants at risk of being forced out of their homes just as delta variant infections are on the rise.

Federal Pandemic Aid Has Cut Poverty Dramatically, Study Finds

5:13pm July 31, 2021

A new study finds that temporary pandemic aid programs have caused a significant reduction in poverty in the U.S. NPR's Kelsey Snell speaks with Greg Acs of the Urban Institute about their findings.

A Lot Of People Blame Baby Boomers For The Housing Shortage, But It's Not So Simple

5:06pm July 30, 2021

by Sarah Gonzalez

Baby boomers have the biggest share of real estate wealth in the U.S. and aren't selling their homes as they grow old. So some people blame boomers for the housing shortage. But is that really fair?

Illustration of a person standing in front of a life-sized chart showing different colors in waves and lines representing them balancing their stock portfolio.

Economy

New To Investing? Here Are Some Common Mistakes To Avoid And Tips To Follow

3:14pm July 30, 2021

by Chris Arnold

Investing in a smart way can get you set up for whatever the future may bring. But where to begin? Here are a few tips for those who are just entering the world of investing.

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After Quickly Expanding, The Economy Is Expected To Slow

4:45pm July 29, 2021

by David Gura

The U.S. economy likely grew 8% in the April-June quarter from a year prior, a blistering pace of growth. But the economy is expected to slow as the delta variant and other risks like inflation loom.

Texas lawmakers are considering a measure to limit charitable bail funds by restricting who they're allowed to help. State Senator Joan Huffman, a Houston Republican, said the goal of the legislation they're working on is to keep habitual and violent offe

A Texas GOP Bill Would Make It Harder For Nonprofits To Bail People Out Of Jail

6:15am July 29, 2021

by Jen Rice, Houston Public Media

People such as Tonya Galvan and Hervis Rogers, a man accused of voting illegally, would likely be forced to stay behind bars much longer if this Republican bill becomes law.

President Biden speaks Wednesday at a Mack Trucks facility in Macungie, Pa., about the importance of U.S. manufacturing and buying products made in America.

Biden Wants To Raise The Threshold For Products Considered Made In America

6:29pm July 28, 2021

by Scott Detrow

The federal government has to spend tax dollars on products made in America, but purchases qualify for that label with 55% of their materials coming from the U.S. Biden wants to raise that percentage.

Children and teachers from the KU Kids Deanwood Child Care Center complete a mural in celebration of the launch of the child tax credit on July 14 in Washington, D.C. Tens of millions of parents have received their first monthly child tax credit payment,

Economy

You Might Consider Opting Out Of The Child Tax Credit. Here's Why

8:58am July 28, 2021

by Andrea Hsu

The first monthly enhanced child tax credit payment has landed, but some families are now opting out. Here's how to decide whether it makes sense for you.