A New Benefit: Some Companies Help Workers Pay Down Student Loans
Some employers are offering benefits that pay down student loans. They say it's a popular way to recruit younger workers who are struggling with college debt.
Economy
Trump Suspends China Tariff Hike, Citing Progress In Trade Talks
President Trump has suspended a planned increase in tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars in Chinese imports, after what he called "very productive" trade talks in Washington this weekend.
Small Business Owner On Trump's Tariffs And Trade With China
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Tiffany Williams about how President Trump's tariffs are affecting her business. She's the co-owner of a luggage shop in Lubbock, Texas.
Unsung Economists #1: Sadie Alexander
Sadie Alexander was the first African-American to earn a PhD in economics. We think her contributions deserve another look.
President Trump Ends Another Round Of Trade Negotiations With China
President Trump met with the vice premier of China on Friday, capping another round of high-stakes trade negotiations. The countries face a self-imposed deadline next week to strike a deal.
Bennett College Sues After Loss Of Appeal To Save Accreditation
Bennett College has filed a lawsuit against the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges after the loss of its appeal to save its accreditation. The school will remain accredited during legal proceedings.
Former Trump Campaign Adviser Stephen Moore On Trade And China
NPR's David Greene talks with former Trump campaign adviser Stephen Moore of The Heritage Foundation about Trump and the current trade talks with China.
Investing: Wait For It...?
Personal finance specialist, author and former trader Jill Schlesinger explains market timing--that is, trying to figure out when to buy and sell stock--and why it's a fool's errand.
'Expect Change': Robert Lighthizer Is Trump's Hardball-Playing China Trade Negotiator
The U.S. Trade Representative has spent his career warning about the problems and perils of global trade. Now, as the chief U.S. negotiator with China, he's in a position to do something about it.
Why Americans Can't Quit Tipping
Tipping is ingrained in America's retail culture. And there's not much we can do to stop that.