Americans Have Less Debt; Are Saving More For Emergencies
Americans are feeling more confident about their finances according to a survey released on Tuesday by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
Economy
Owners Of Greensboro-Randolph Megasite Ready To Market Property Globally
An economic development project in the Triad is moving closer to becoming a reality.
Despite Low Interest Rates, Governments Hesitate To Fix Infrastructure
Following Britain's vote last month to leave the European Union, investors have been moving cash into "safe havens," such as U.S. Treasury bonds. That surging demand for reliable investments has sent interest rates down to record lows. But local governments may not be able to take advantage of cheap money for infrastructure repairs.
Is Burning Trees Still Green? Some Experts Now Question Biomass
Biomass was rising a decade ago as a carbon-neutral energy. But the industry is sputtering as oil and natural gas booms, and some scientists are questioning if it's actually good for the environment.
Examining The Increase In Long-Term Disability Payments
David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution and a contributing correspondent to The Wall Street Journal, explores the issue of federal disability checks.
Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers Calls For 'Responsible Nationalism'
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Larry Summers, a professor at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and former U.S. treasury secretary, about his op-ed in the The Washington Post regarding popular support for Brexit and Donald Trump.
'I'm A Student-Debt Slave.' How'd We Get Here?
This election season, the student debt crisis has finally gotten the attention it deserves. A look at how we got here, who has profited and just a few of the lives affected.
Hassle Of Being A Patient Can Turn Into A Crisis Without Sick Leave
A new NPR poll shows about a third of working adults have no sick leave, even as more people are living with chronic health problems that require regular care.
A Swiss Way For The U.K.?
Switzerland has never been a member of the European Union. Former Swiss President Micheline Calmy-Rey says that it could provide a potential model for the U.K. after the "Brexit" vote.
Post-Brexit, Ireland Faces Economic And Political Downturn
Ireland is not happy with Britain's decision to leave the EU. Correspondent Frank Langfitt tells NPR's Lynn Neary that the country faces economic uncertainty and border issues with Northern Ireland.