Congress Changed 529 College Savings Plans, And Now States Are Nervous
Why the dramatically new vision for the popular college savings plan could cost some states dearly.
Economy
When The Cash Register Doesn't Take Cash
A handful of restaurants around the country are giving up on cash. Paying for your meal with a credit card or electronically makes for better and faster service, they say.
'Entitled' Millennials Have It Harder Than The Previous Generation, Writer Says
Millennials are often labeled as entitled and lazy. But Highline's Michael Hobbes tells NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro that his generation has been saddled with financial problems by baby boomers.
President Trump 'So Happy' Black Unemployment Rate At A Historic Low
Trump boasted about unemployment for African-Americans hitting a record low of 6.8 percent in December, the lowest rate for that group since the government began tracking data in the early 1970s.
What The New Tax Law Means For California
California state legislators are seeking ways to blunt the impact of new federal tax law on their state. The symbolism of their move is politically important in the deep blue state.
Support For Marijuana In Coal Country
In Meigs County, Ohio, some residents are turning to pot to help bring prosperity back to this former coal mining town.
Russia And Venezuela Plan Cryptocurrencies
Venezuela and Russia announced plans to launch their own cryptocurrencies. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Monica de Bolle of the Peterson Institute for International Economics about why.
How California Plans To Fight Gender Pay Gaps
California has a new law intended to fight gender pay disparity by restricting companies from asking certain questions about salary history, and requiring them to reveal more about what they pay.
Why College Football Means Big Business In Certain States
Alabama and Georgia football is big business in those states. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Eben Novy-Williams, a sports business reporter for Bloomberg, to get a better sense of the numbers.
Sears, Kmart And Macy's Will Close More Stores in 2018
2017 was bleak for retailers and 2018 is not starting off any better. Several major department stores, still hurting from declining sales, plan closures in locations nationwide.