A Mafia Story With a Twist
Today on the show: citrus, globalization, and the birth of the mafia.
Your Money
Amid Bitcoin Frenzy, SEC Warns Against Risky Cryptocurrency Products
The Securities and Exchange Commission is worried about the rise of new ways to invest in digital currencies like bitcoin. Regulators warn of potential "fraud and manipulation" in proposed funds.
Under Trump Appointee, Consumer Protection Agency Seen Helping Payday Lenders
As a congressman, Mick Mulvaney accepted donations from payday lenders. Now he's in control of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which has delayed implementing payday lending rules.
For One Family, Contract Work Means 'Feast Or Famine' As Income Varies
An NPR/Marist survey found that 1 in 5 workers is a contractor, not a steady payroll employee. For about half of these workers, income can vary greatly from month to month, making budgeting difficult.
A Long-Term Bet Gone Bust
Long-term-care insurance seemed like the next big thing. Then insurance companies started losing billions of dollars. What went wrong?
Google Selfies
Today's Indicator: Your face. It's worth money. It's the next big thing. And, if you're like most of us, you're giving it away.
Tax Credit Aims To Boost Availability Of Paid Family Leave, But Will It Work?
Many specialists in family leave policy say the tax credits included in the new federal law are too small to persuade most employers to offer such benefits.
I Can't Believe It's Not Budget
The government shutdown was a symptom of a bigger problem: Congress seems incapable of passing a proper budget.
The Rise and Fall and Rise of Oil Prices
Last summer, the price of oil was $44 a barrel. This week, it briefly hit $70. What happened? And what does it mean for the future of oil prices?
Cryptocurrency Investors Worry, Wait After Bitcoin Price Drop
There are hundreds of digital currencies worldwide. The price of the largest, best known one just plummeted by 50 percent. Now, investors are watching for a boom — or a bust.