Economy

During Government Shutdown, Many Federal Workers Can't Afford To Miss A Paycheck

5:29pm January 19, 2019

The federal government's failure to pay its workers during the shutdown has caused hardship for many. Economist Joseph Stiglitz tells NPR's Melissa Block why so many have no savings to fall back on.

Spending More On Education For Low-Income Kids Improves Their Prospects As Adults

4:33pm January 18, 2019

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Kirabo Jackson, a labor economist at Northwestern University, about his research into how increases in spending on education positively influence outcomes in adulthood.

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Economy

What Keeps Economists Up At Night? And Other Stuff

4:23pm January 18, 2019

We armed The Indicator's producers with your questions, and they unleashed them on a roomful of economists at the annual meeting of the American Economic Association.

A man stands outside a Tesla dealership in Berlin on Jan. 4. On Friday, Tesla announced it would lay off 7 percent of its workforce, cutting some 3,000 jobs.

Economy

Tesla Cuts 3,000 Jobs As Elon Musk Aims To Make More Cars For Less Money

3:28pm January 18, 2019

by Camila Domonoske

The electric automaker is eliminating 7 percent of its workforce in a cost-cutting measure. "The road ahead is very difficult," Musk told employees in an email.

Shutdown Forces Many Workers To Live Well Below Their Means

7:00am January 18, 2019

Without a paycheck, many federal employees affected by the partial government shutdown have had to resort to emergency measures to support themselves and their families.

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John Bogle, founder of The Vanguard Group, died on Wednesday at the age of 89.

Economy

R.I.P. Jack Bogle, Democratizer Of Investing

5:45pm January 17, 2019

by Cardiff Garcia

John Clifton "Jack" Bogle, founder of the Vanguard Group, passed away yesterday at the age of 89. Today we look back at his life and career.

Bennett College President: 'We Will Raise The Money' Needed

3:21pm January 17, 2019

by Bethany Chafin

A deadline is quickly approaching for a historically black women's college in Greensboro to secure its future.

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Economy

Jack Bogle, Father Of Simple Investing, Dies At 89

10:39am January 17, 2019

Bogle, the founder of Vanguard who created the first index mutual fund, died Wednesday, the firm said. He said investors should own a mix of bonds and stocks but shouldn't pay managers to pick them.

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Economy

Are You Struggling With Medical Debt?

7:54am January 17, 2019

by Chris Arnold

If you, or someone close to you, has been weighed down by medical bills you can't pay, we want to hear your story. We'd also like to know if you found a good solution.

Workers Caught Up In The Shutdown Say They Face Real Damage

7:46am January 17, 2019

by Leila Fadel

Nearly 14 percent of federal workers make less than $50,000 per year. Those who are furloughed during the partial government shutdown are making hard choices after missing their first payday.

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