The GOP Tax Plan And The Housing Market
The Republican tax plan is being sharply criticized by home-builders and realtors. They say the plan would discourage home-buying and push down home prices.
Economy
Republicans Propose Big Tax Cuts, But Target Popular Deductions
A proposal unveiled Thursday seeks to permanently cut corporate taxes to 20 percent. It would reduce the number of tax brackets and cap deductions on mortgage interest and local taxes.
CHART: How The Tax Overhaul Would Affect You
If you itemize, a new, higher standard deduction might make doing your taxes easier. If you run a "pass through" business, your life might be about to get more complicated.
Republican Tax Bill Would Provide Big Cuts, But Target Popular Breaks
House Republicans released their long-awaited bill to overhaul the nation's tax code on Thursday. The bill would provide big cuts in the tax rates for most individuals and businesses. But it also takes aim at eliminating or rolling back some popular tax breaks.
Looking For A Home When Your Name Is Hispanic And Finding Discrimination Instead
Nearly a third of Latinos say they've experienced discrimination when seeking housing, according to a poll by NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Yellen Will Leave Top Fed Post With Solid Record
As Fed chair, Janet Yellen helped the central bank largely achieve its mandate to engineer full employment while keeping inflation at a level that fosters growth.
Trump Picks Federal Reserve Insider Jerome Powell To Be Its Chairman
President Trump has named Federal Reserve Gov. Jerome Powell to head the U.S. central bank. If confirmed by the Senate he will succeed Janet Yellen, the first woman to serve in the Fed's top post.
Not All Republicans On Board With Proposed Tax Plan
The Republicans rolled out their tax plan on Thursday, but not every Republican is on board. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Congressman Leonard Lance, R-N.J., about why he isn't satisfied.
Why A Chinese Company Invested Billions Of Dollars In The U.S.
A mysterious Chinese company has invested billions of dollars in the U.S. during a two-year span. Planet Money reporters dig into the background of the HNA group, and what they find illustrates vast fault lines in China's economy.
Polls: Americans Aren't Buying Key White House Arguments For Tax Overhaul
A series of new polls suggest Americans are unenthusiastic and divided over the Republican tax bill.