NPR News: Home prices are up. For Black families, is selling Grandma's house the right choice?

Home prices are up. For Black families, is selling Grandma's house the right choice?
Fast-rising home prices are creating opportunities for some longtime Black homeowners. Those high valuations can also raise big questions about the best way to tap into that wealth.

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NPR News: FEMA wants to give families up to $9,000 for COVID funerals, but many don't apply

FEMA wants to give families up to $9,000 for COVID funerals, but many don't apply
A federal program reimburses families up to $9,000 for funeral costs for loved ones who died of COVID-19. But many eligible families have not applied for assistance.

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NPR News: Americans have gotten raises. But with inflation, is it really a raise?

Americans have gotten raises. But with inflation, is it really a raise?
Although workers across the country have seen an increase in wages, the prices of things like gas and food have also risen, leaving workers wondering if their raises are real.

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NPR News: Federal rent money finally got to renters, and eviction filings haven't gone up

Federal rent money finally got to renters, and eviction filings haven't gone up
With millions of Americans behind on rent, Congress sent billions of dollars to help, and after some early stumbles, a lot more of that money is now reaching people who need it.

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NPR News: How to get ready to repay your student loan when the payment freeze ends

How to get ready to repay your student loan when the payment freeze ends
NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks to Betsy Mayotte of the Institute of Student Loan Advisors about the latest extension on the student loan pause and what borrowers can do to prepare for repayments.

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NPR News: In a hot market, you can buy a home with cash — even if you don't have a lot of it

In a hot market, you can buy a home with cash — even if you don't have a lot of it
A cash offer is hard to beat. It used to be that only wealthy people and investors had the money. But now some lenders are helping the rest of us do it too, even if you don't actually have the cash.

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NPR News: Where things stand with the monthly expanded child tax credit payments

Where things stand with the monthly expanded child tax credit payments
Because an extension of the child tax credit is tied in with President Biden's Build Back Better social spending plan, it remains unclear whether the monthly payments will continue beyond this year.

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NPR News: Biden pledged to forgive $10,000 in student loan debt. Here's what he's done so far

Biden pledged to forgive $10,000 in student loan debt. Here's what he's done so far
President Biden provided hundreds of thousands of borrowers with debt relief this year — but his campaign promise to cancel at least $10,000 of student debt per person remains unfulfilled.

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NPR News: Flood insurance rates are skyrocketing in inland locations

Flood insurance rates are skyrocketing in inland locations
Flood insurance rates are going up in many parts of the country. The escalating costs are hitting home owners in surprising places.

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NPR News: Gas, groceries and no room for mistakes – Americans are feeling inflation

Gas, groceries and no room for mistakes – Americans are feeling inflation
Americans tell us how the rising costs of goods – driven by inflation – is affecting their lives.

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NPR News: Becerra defends HHS rules aimed at reining in surprise medical bills

Becerra defends HHS rules aimed at reining in surprise medical bills
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra says health providers who have exploited a complicated system to charge exorbitant rates will have to bear their share of the cost — or close.

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NPR News: Becerra defends HHS rules aimed at reining in surprise medical bills

Becerra defends HHS rules aimed at reining in surprise medical bills
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra says health providers who have exploited a complicated system to charge exorbitant rates will have to bear their share of the cost — or close.

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NPR News: Hey, I want to buy your house: Homeowners besieged by unsolicited offers

Hey, I want to buy your house: Homeowners besieged by unsolicited offers
Lots of speculators are jockeying to get in on the hot market. Sometime they call homeowners multiple times a day. It can be an invasive nuisance, or worse.

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NPR News: Biden's plan to stop surprise medical bills faces bipartisan pushback in Congress

Biden's plan to stop surprise medical bills faces bipartisan pushback in Congress
Congress passed a law last year to shield patients from surprise out-of-network medical charges. But many doctors in the House now say the way the law is to be implemented unfairly favors insurers.

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NPR News: Three reasons more charities are giving people cash (And one reason not to).

Three reasons more charities are giving people cash (And one reason not to).
More charities are coming to the conclusion that giving cash directly to people in need is often the best way to help them.

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NPR News: Gasoline prices are surging. Can Biden actually do something about it?

Gasoline prices are surging. Can Biden actually do something about it?
Presidents don't set the gas price you pay at the pump, but they're often blamed for it. And right now, high energy prices are helping send inflation to an over 30-year high.

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NPR News: Evictions rising even as rental help from Congress reaches millions of people

Evictions rising even as rental help from Congress reaches millions of people
It's not the tsunami of evictions that some experts had feared, but eviction filings are rising sharply in many cities. Meanwhile, $47 billion from Congress to help is finally reaching more renters.

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NPR News: Medicare Advantage's cost to taxpayers has soared in recent years, research finds

Medicare Advantage's cost to taxpayers has soared in recent years, research finds
An alternative to original Medicare, the private plans are run mostly by major insurers. A recent analysis estimates Medicare overpaid these insurers by $106 billion from 2010 through 2019.

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NPR News: Borrowers say they were wrongly denied loan forgiveness. Now, help is on the way

Borrowers say they were wrongly denied loan forgiveness. Now, help is on the way
An NPR investigation finds student borrowers were prematurely rejected under the revamped Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The Education Department has agreed, and promises a fix.

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NPR News: 6 tips to help you pick the right health insurance plan

6 tips to help you pick the right health insurance plan
The open enrollment period to buy health insurance on HealthCare.gov starts now and runs through Jan. 15, 2022. Look for more options and expanded subsidies this year — and more help signing up.

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NPR News: How different is your holiday shopping this year?

How different is your holiday shopping this year?
Are you noticing higher prices or emptier shelves? Going all-out on decor? Skipping physical gifts? It's a weird year in a weird economy, and we want to hear your story.

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NPR News: 108,000 people will get medical debt relief after Stacey Abrams' PAC gifts $1.34M

108,000 people will get medical debt relief after Stacey Abrams' PAC gifts $1.34M
The Fair Fight Political Action Committee says its donation to the RIP Medical Debt nonprofit will benefit residents in 5 Southern states, part of Fair Fight Action's advocacy for Medicaid expansion.

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NPR News: A hospital hiked the price of their healthy baby's birth by calling it an 'emergency'

A hospital hiked the price of their healthy baby's birth by calling it an 'emergency'
"Obstetrical emergency departments" are a new aspect of some hospitals that can inflate medical bills for even the easiest, healthiest births. Just ask baby Gus's parents about their $2,755 ER charge.

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NPR News: Black and Latino families continue to bear pandemic's great economic toll in U.S.

Black and Latino families continue to bear pandemic's great economic toll in U.S.
More than 55% of Black and Latino households reported facing serious financial problems in recent months, a new poll finds. And more than a quarter have depleted their savings.

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NPR News: Why helping people pay rent can fight the pandemic

Why helping people pay rent can fight the pandemic
A family in Houston and a plumber in Maryland couldn't afford rent, which pushed them into crowded living quarters. During the COVID-19 pandemic, that common predicament has increased viral spread.

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NPR News: Why rent help from Congress has been so damn slow getting to people who need it

Why rent help from Congress has been so damn slow getting to people who need it
Congress approved $47 billion to pay back rent and prevent evictions. But after nearly 10 months, the vast majority of that money has not reached the millions of people who desperately need it.

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NPR News: What borrowers need to know about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness overhaul

What borrowers need to know about the Public Service Loan Forgiveness overhaul
On Wednesday, the U.S. Education Department said it would temporarily relax some of the program's rules. The changes could lead to loan cancellation for tens of thousands of borrowers.

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NPR News: Biden's proposal to give IRS more info on bank accounts faces criticism

Biden's proposal to give IRS more info on bank accounts faces criticism
The Biden administration wants banks to report more information on people's accounts so it has a better idea of whom to audit.

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NPR News: Senate confirms Rohit Chopra to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Senate confirms Rohit Chopra to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The Senate narrowly approved Chopra, a member of the Federal Trade Commission, to run the CFPB. He is likely to give the bureau a more aggressive role than it had under the Trump administration.

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NPR News: The Bill For His COVID Test In Texas Was A Whopping $54,000

The Bill For His COVID Test In Texas Was A Whopping $54,000
A businessman from Dallas got a PCR test for the coronavirus at a suburban emergency room. The charge for his test was "egregious" but not illegal, say health care analysts. Here's what happened.

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NPR News: The Cost Of Forced Psychiatric Care Like Britney Spears Got Can Be Ruinous

The Cost Of Forced Psychiatric Care Like Britney Spears Got Can Be Ruinous
The pop star was forced into psychiatric care — and compelled to pay for it. That could happen to anyone during an episode of serious mental illness, adding a financial threat to the health woes.

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NPR News: A Crypto-Trading Hamster Is Performing Better Than Warren Buffett And The S&P 500

A Crypto-Trading Hamster Is Performing Better Than Warren Buffett And The S&P 500
A hamster named Mr. Goxx enters one of two tunnels in the his cage, which determines whether he will buy or sell. As of Friday, his portfolio is up nearly 20%, according to his Twitter account.

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NPR News: TikTokers Are Trading Stocks By Watching What Members Of Congress Do

TikTokers Are Trading Stocks By Watching What Members Of Congress Do
Online stock trading has taken off, bolstered by easy apps and lower prices. Now, a community of young investors have a new strategy: Looking for stock tips from members of Congress.

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NPR News: How A Summer Of 'Yes' Is Ending In A Cloud Of Uncertainty For Businesses

How A Summer Of 'Yes' Is Ending In A Cloud Of Uncertainty For Businesses
Signs of slowdown are everywhere after huge increases in vacation bookings, traveling and eating out earlier this year. Southwest Airlines, Airbnb and restaurants are starting to see a pullback.

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NPR News: A New Housing Regulator Could Make The American Dream More Accessible For Millions

A New Housing Regulator Could Make The American Dream More Accessible For Millions
Sources tell NPR the Biden administration is close to announcing its pick to run the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees the $11 trillion mortgage market.

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NPR News: The Housing Shortage Is Significant. It's Acute For Small, Entry-Level Homes

The Housing Shortage Is Significant. It's Acute For Small, Entry-Level Homes
The American dream of owning a small home with a backyard is being put on hold. In 1982, 40% of houses built were entry level homes. By 2019, the annual share had fallen to 7%.

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NPR News: Test Your Investing Brain With The Summer School Final Quiz

Test Your Investing Brain With The Summer School Final Quiz
Think you know your index funds from your junk bonds? It's time to find out! Eight questions stand between you and a diploma-like certificate of completion for Summer School Season 2.

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NPR News: Employers Can't Require People To Work 72 Hours A Week, China's High Court Says

Employers Can't Require People To Work 72 Hours A Week, China's High Court Says
In recent years, several worker deaths have been linked to grueling "996" schedules, which are common in the tech industry. The label is shorthand for working 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for six days in a row.

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NPR News: Same Hospital And Insurer, But The Bill For His Second Jaw Procedure Was $24,000 More

Same Hospital And Insurer, But The Bill For His Second Jaw Procedure Was $24,000 More
To realign the man's jaw and ease his chronic pain and high blood pressure, he would need two operations, the surgeon said. Both procedures went well, but the patient was shocked by the second bill.

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NPR News: Are You Facing Eviction Or Afraid Of Losing Your Home? Tell Us About Your Situation

Are You Facing Eviction Or Afraid Of Losing Your Home? Tell Us About Your Situation
More than 7 million Americans are behind on their rent but money from Congress to pay back-rent and prevent evictions isn't reaching many people who need it. We want to hear from you.

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NPR News: These Older Workers Hadn't Planned To Retire So Soon. The Pandemic Sped Things Up

These Older Workers Hadn't Planned To Retire So Soon. The Pandemic Sped Things Up
Millions more people than expected joined the ranks of the retired in the pandemic. While some did so joyfully, others were reluctant or had no choice.

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NPR News: HBCUs Erasing Student Debt With Federal Funds Brings Hope For Students And Schools

HBCUs Erasing Student Debt With Federal Funds Brings Hope For Students And Schools
More than 20 historically Black colleges have used the CARES Act to wipe out their students' outstanding tuition balances. Erasing their debt, HBCU leaders say, benefits the students, and the school.

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NPR News: Education Department Announces 'Final Extension' Of Student Loan Payment Freeze

Education Department Announces 'Final Extension' Of Student Loan Payment Freeze
At the beginning of the pandemic, federal student loan borrowers were granted a reprieve on their loan payments. The U.S. Education Department says that reprieve will end on Jan. 31, 2022.

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NPR News: New To Investing? Here Are Some Common Mistakes To Avoid And Tips To Follow

New To Investing? Here Are Some Common Mistakes To Avoid And Tips To Follow
Investing in a smart way can get you set up for whatever the future may bring. But where to begin? Here are a few tips for those who are just entering the world of investing.

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NPR News: You Might Consider Opting Out Of The Child Tax Credit. Here's Why

You Might Consider Opting Out Of The Child Tax Credit. Here's Why
The first monthly enhanced child tax credit payment has landed, but some families are now opting out. Here's how to decide whether it makes sense for you.

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NPR News: Hey Investors: Plan Before The Crash

Hey Investors: Plan Before The Crash
Millions of Americans have started investing during the pandemic. For many it's been a great ride, with stocks hitting all-time highs. But now the market is wobbling, with wild swings up and down.

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NPR News: The IRS Won't Be Calling, Emailing Or Texting. Don't Fall For Child Tax Credit Scams

The IRS Won't Be Calling, Emailing Or Texting. Don't Fall For Child Tax Credit Scams
"Be alert to criminals who ask you, by phone, email, text – or even on social media, to verify your information," the IRS cautions.

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NPR News: The Expanded Child Tax Credit Is Here. Here's What You Need To Know

The Expanded Child Tax Credit Is Here. Here's What You Need To Know
The first monthly payments under the expanded child tax credit were disbursed today. The White House says relief is on the way to the families of nearly 60 million children.

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NPR News: A Tragic Death Shows How ERs Fail Patients Who Struggle With Addiction

A Tragic Death Shows How ERs Fail Patients Who Struggle With Addiction
ER doctors wanted to hospitalize the young man to help ease his withdrawal from opioid dependence. But he declined because he couldn't afford it. His mom says no one told him he had financial options.

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NPR News: Clean Beauty Products Are A Marketing Triumph

Clean Beauty Products Are A Marketing Triumph
Clean skincare is now a billion dollar industry. But it's a murky label — any brand can claim their product is clean, regardless of the ingredients used in their formulas.

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NPR News: Life Kit: How To Reign In Your Spending

Life Kit: How To Reign In Your Spending
As vaccine rates increase, many Americans are increasing their spending. NPR's Life Kit has tips for how rein that in and stay on a budget.

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NPR News: Life Kit Episodes That Will Bring You Closer To Financial Independence

Life Kit Episodes That Will Bring You Closer To Financial Independence
Managing money is a lot easier with a little know-how. Here are seven Life Kit episodes on common but confusing money topics with personal finance and economics experts who are eager to help you out.

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NPR News: Beware Of "Shrinkflation," Inflation's Devious Cousin

Beware Of "Shrinkflation," Inflation's Devious Cousin
Products are shrinking. Only some people are noticing.

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NPR News: 12 Holdout States Haven't Expanded Medicaid, Leaving 2 Million People In Limbo

12 Holdout States Haven't Expanded Medicaid, Leaving 2 Million People In Limbo
They don't qualify for Medicaid in their states, but earn too little to be eligible for subsidized ACA health plans. It's a gap in health care coverage, and some politicians are trying to fix it.

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NPR News: With Workers In Short Supply, Seniors Often Wait Months For Home Health Care

With Workers In Short Supply, Seniors Often Wait Months For Home Health Care
Seniors, their families and states are eager to keep older Americans in their homes and out of nursing homes, but those efforts are often thwarted by worker shortages and low pay.

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NPR News: A Hospital Charged More Than $700 For Each Push Of Medicine Through Her IV

A Hospital Charged More Than $700 For Each Push Of Medicine Through Her IV
A college student never learned the cause of intense pain that drove her to an ER, but her bill totaled $18,735.93. She and her mom, a nurse practitioner, were outraged after dissecting the charges.

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NPR News: As The Pandemic Recedes, Millions Of Workers Are Saying 'I Quit.'

As The Pandemic Recedes, Millions Of Workers Are Saying 'I Quit.'
People are leaving their jobs in search of more money, more flexibility and more happiness. A record 4 million workers quit just in April.

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NPR News: When Second Hand Becomes Vintage: Gen Z Has Made Thrifting A Big Business

When Second Hand Becomes Vintage: Gen Z Has Made Thrifting A Big Business
Members of Generation Z are accelerating the $28 billion resale industry. Their vast purchasing power has driven up the value of resale startups like Depop.

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NPR News: A Foreign Bank Helped Recover IRS Stimulus Checks To Non-Americans. It Didn't Go Well

A Foreign Bank Helped Recover IRS Stimulus Checks To Non-Americans. It Didn't Go Well
After accidentally sending stimulus checks to ineligible foreign citizens living overseas, the Internal Revenue Service is now asking some banks to help recover money, creating a legal mess.

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NPR News: Homebuyers Squeezed As Western States See Prices Double Or More In Last Decade

Homebuyers Squeezed As Western States See Prices Double Or More In Last Decade
The pandemic has made the housing market even tighter in the mountain West, where first-time buyers are trying to decide whether this is just the future or a bubble headed eventually for a bust.

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NPR News: How Has The Pandemic Changed Your Work Life And Financial Situation?

How Has The Pandemic Changed Your Work Life And Financial Situation?
Whether you're working remotely, back at your workplace, or looking for a job, NPR wants to hear how you are doing as we all try to get back to some kind of new normal.

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NPR News: Life Kit: Buying A House In An Impossible Market

Life Kit: Buying A House In An Impossible Market
If you're in the market to buy a home, NPR's Life Kit has some advice for how to navigate this seemingly impossible market.

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NPR News: Bitcoin Is Plunging. What To Know About The Wild Ride In Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin Is Plunging. What To Know About The Wild Ride In Cryptocurrencies
Weeks after setting a record high, the price for Bitcoin has fallen dramatically along with other cryptocurrencies over factors ranging from inflation to, yes, Elon Musk.

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NPR News: Wild Bidding Wars, Frustrated Home Buyers. 'Don't Buy Into A Frenzy'

Wild Bidding Wars, Frustrated Home Buyers. 'Don't Buy Into A Frenzy'
A record low supply of homes for sale and strong demand from buyers is sending home prices to record levels and frustrating homebuyers who keep getting out-bid.

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NPR News: As Lumber Prices Climb, DIY-ers Cut Out The Middle Man And Mill Their Own

As Lumber Prices Climb, DIY-ers Cut Out The Middle Man And Mill Their Own
The price of lumber has more than doubled during the pandemic. Now, people are turning to extreme DIY for building projects. Instead of buying boards, they're buying their own sawmills.

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NPR News: Complaints Soar As Customers Fight Airlines For Refunds From Pandemic Cancellations

Complaints Soar As Customers Fight Airlines For Refunds From Pandemic Cancellations
Airlines got billions in federal COVID-19 aid over the last year, but consumer advocates and two senators claim they're sitting on nearly $15 billion in refunds owed to customers for canceled travel.

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NPR News: Americans Are Spending Less On Things But More On Eating Out Or Getting A Drink

Americans Are Spending Less On Things But More On Eating Out Or Getting A Drink
Retail sales were flat in April from a month earlier, as Americans spent less on things like clothes or sporting goods but increased their spending at bars and restaurants.

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NPR News: More Cities Are Handing People Cash With No Strings Attached: Here's Why

More Cities Are Handing People Cash With No Strings Attached: Here's Why
Nearly two dozen American cities have signed on to pilot programs that offer basic incomes to low income residents.

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NPR News: Uber And Lyft Will Give Free Rides to COVID-19 Vaccination Spots, White House Says

Uber And Lyft Will Give Free Rides to COVID-19 Vaccination Spots, White House Says
Lyft will offer up to $15 for trips to or from a vaccination site. The deal covers daytime rides on bikes and scooters, as well as in cars.

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NPR News: I Came Close To Dying: Wall Street's Most Photographed Man Is Ready For Normalcy

I Came Close To Dying: Wall Street's Most Photographed Man Is Ready For Normalcy
If 100% of a firm's traders are fully vaccinated, they can start sending more to the stock exchange floor. They can eat lunch in their booths again. Masks will be optional in some parts of the floor.

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NPR News: 'Absolute Meltdown': Wall Street's Work Till You Drop Culture Under Attack

'Absolute Meltdown': Wall Street's Work Till You Drop Culture Under Attack
Burnout in investment banking has been a problem, but the pandemic has made it worse. A handful of firms are responding by offering extra perks and more pay. But more money may not be the answer.

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NPR News: Judge Strikes Down Federal Eviction Moratorium, Setting Up High Stakes Appeal

Judge Strikes Down Federal Eviction Moratorium, Setting Up High Stakes Appeal
A Federal Judge has ruled that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention over-stepped its authority by issuing a nationwide moratorium on evictions. Fate of millions of renters rests on appeal.

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NPR News: Biden Wants To Go Tough On Wall Street. The Response? The Best Rally Since FDR

Biden Wants To Go Tough On Wall Street. The Response? The Best Rally Since FDR
The S&P 500 surged 11% in President Biden's first 100 days, the best performance since Franklin D. Roosevelt started his first term in 1933.

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NPR News: No College, No Problem. Some Employers Drop Degree Requirements To Diversify Staffs

No College, No Problem. Some Employers Drop Degree Requirements To Diversify Staffs
More employers are focusing on skills rather than credentials, creating an opportunity for job candidates without college degrees to land positions.

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NPR News: There Is Growing Segregation In Millennial Wealth

There Is Growing Segregation In Millennial Wealth
New research shows shockingly different trends in the fortunes of millennials.

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NPR News: Surprise: The Charge For His Spine Surgery After A Car Crash Topped $700,000

Surprise: The Charge For His Spine Surgery After A Car Crash Topped $700,000
Generous personal injury coverage on your auto insurance policy may not be enough to cover your medical bills. Patients can get financially blindsided when car and health insurance policies differ.

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NPR News: Health Insurance For $10 Or Less A Month? You May Qualify For New Discounts

Health Insurance For $10 Or Less A Month? You May Qualify For New Discounts
From now until August, you can sign up for or change coverage through the federal and state health insurance marketplaces. Many people are eligible for better or less expensive plans — or both.

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NPR News: Big Union Loss At Amazon Warehouse Casts Shadow Over Labor Movement

Big Union Loss At Amazon Warehouse Casts Shadow Over Labor Movement
The resounding vote against forming a union at an Amazon warehouse in Alabama is a blow to the labor movement. It has glimmers of hope — like a pro-union president — but in the private sector unions are rare and mostly weak.

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NPR News: Losing It All: Mobile Home Owners Evicted Over Small Debts During Pandemic

Losing It All: Mobile Home Owners Evicted Over Small Debts During Pandemic
Mobile home-owners are twice as likely during the pandemic to be behind on housing payments. And some are losing the homes they own over small amounts of rent they owe for the land the home sits on.

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NPR News: Netflix's New Show 'Marriage or Mortgage' Reveals The Emotional Aspects Of Homebuying

Netflix's New Show 'Marriage or Mortgage' Reveals The Emotional Aspects Of Homebuying
A new Netflix reality show called Marriage or Mortgage reveals a lot about the emotional aspects of homebuying, according to Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary.

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NPR News: Federal Eviction Moratorium Extended Just Two Days Before Expiration

Federal Eviction Moratorium Extended Just Two Days Before Expiration
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is extending an order preventing evictions. It was set to expire this week, which could have displaced staggering numbers of people from their homes.

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NPR News: Emotions, Money, And What It Means To Be 'Financially Whole'

Emotions, Money, And What It Means To Be 'Financially Whole'
Money isn't just about numbers. It's about emotions, too. Tiffany 'The Budgetnista' Aliche's new book unpacks the relationships we all have with finances so you can make the most of your cash.

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NPR News: Her Doctor's Office Moved 1 Floor Up. Why Did Her Treatment Cost 10 Times More?

Her Doctor's Office Moved 1 Floor Up. Why Did Her Treatment Cost 10 Times More?
Same building. Same procedure. Same doctor. But there was an extra "facility fee" because the location changed slightly. A shot that used to cost her about $30 went up to more than $300.

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NPR News: Out Of Whack: Lack of Homes For Sale Sends Prices Surging, Frustrates Buyers

Out Of Whack: Lack of Homes For Sale Sends Prices Surging, Frustrates Buyers
Sales of existing homes fell 6.6% in February from the month before. Meanwhile, prices are up 16% over the past year, giving homeowners about $2 trillion more in equity and widening the wealth gap.

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NPR News: Wells Fargo Site Crashes As Customers Try To See If They've Received Stimulus Payments

Wells Fargo Site Crashes As Customers Try To See If They've Received Stimulus Payments
The bank blamed "high volumes" for the outage on its online banking site, but said the issue does not affect the actual deposits of the stimulus checks.

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NPR News: Why America Is Moving: Money, Space, Family, Lifestyle ...

Why America Is Moving: Money, Space, Family, Lifestyle ...
2020 made moving a reality for millions. Some moved to be near family. Others achieved their pipe dreams of moving to distant locations in pursuit of a better lifestyle and cheaper cost of living.

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NPR News: Pandemic Aid Package Includes Some Relief From High Health Plan Premiums

Pandemic Aid Package Includes Some Relief From High Health Plan Premiums
If passed, Biden's relief bill would significantly expand the number of people eligible for federal help in paying their health plan premiums, and would boost the size of those subsidies.

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NPR News: Biden's Financial Watchdogs Would Be Tougher Cops On The Beat

Biden's Financial Watchdogs Would Be Tougher Cops On The Beat
Biden's picks to run the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and Securities and Exchange Commission signaled in a Senate hearing they'd be tougher cops on the beat than their Trump era predecessors

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NPR News: Bitcoin: Revolutionary Breakthrough, Or Mother Of All Bubbles

Bitcoin: Revolutionary Breakthrough, Or Mother Of All Bubbles
From 21st century carmaker Tesla to 170-year-old life insurer MassMutual. From banks to the auction house Christie's. They have all opened their doors to cryptocurrency, bringing it to the mainstream.

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NPR News: Texas Attorney General Sues Griddy, Saying Electricity Provider Misled Customers

Texas Attorney General Sues Griddy, Saying Electricity Provider Misled Customers
The state says it received more than 400 complaints about Griddy in less than two weeks. One woman who was hit with $4,677 on her credit card said, "I do not have the money to pay this bill."

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NPR News: Need A Career Change? Here's The Best Job Advice We've Heard On Life Kit

Need A Career Change? Here's The Best Job Advice We've Heard On Life Kit
From quitting gracefully to asking for more money, here's how the experts advise navigating major career conundrums.

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NPR News: College Tuition Sparked A Mental Health Crisis. Then The Hefty Hospital Bill Arrived

College Tuition Sparked A Mental Health Crisis. Then The Hefty Hospital Bill Arrived
A student sought counseling help after panicking over a tuition bill. A weeklong stay in a psychiatric hospital followed — along with a $3,413 bill. The hospital soft-pedaled its charity care policy.

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NPR News: After Days Of Mass Outages, Some Texas Residents Now Face Huge Electricity Bills

After Days Of Mass Outages, Some Texas Residents Now Face Huge Electricity Bills
Texas allows companies to sell electricity at wholesale prices. When the price of electricity skyrocketed last week, that meant exorbitant bills for many residents who had been trying to save money.

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NPR News: FACT CHECK: Biden's Comments On Loan Forgiveness And Elite Colleges

FACT CHECK: Biden's Comments On Loan Forgiveness And Elite Colleges
The President said he doesn't want to forgive the loans of people who went to "Harvard and Yale and Penn." The real picture of student debt in the United States is much more complicated.

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NPR News: A Bicycle. A Trip. Or Just Pants: The Things We Buy When Pining For Normal Times

A Bicycle. A Trip. Or Just Pants: The Things We Buy When Pining For Normal Times
Even the most mundane purchases are becoming objects of hope as we crave the routines and experiences of daily life in this period of isolation.

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NPR News: Behind The Pandemic Purchases We Won't Use Until Later

Behind The Pandemic Purchases We Won't Use Until Later
What's the point of buying something now that you can't even use during the pandemic? Social scientists say there is value in anticipation — in giving yourself a concrete way to look forward.

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NPR News: Debate Over Student Loan Forgiveness Hinges On 2 Numbers: $10,000 Vs. $50,000

Debate Over Student Loan Forgiveness Hinges On 2 Numbers: $10,000 Vs. $50,000
The Biden administration is trying to figure out how much student debt to forgive and how to go about doing it — through executive action or legislation.

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NPR News: 5 Things Every Family Should Know About Paying For College

5 Things Every Family Should Know About Paying For College
For many families, this is one of the biggest financial decisions they'll ever make. A new book helps navigate the often confusing and opaque financial aid system.

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NPR News: GameStop Hearing Today: Roaring Kitty Along With CEOs To Appear Before Congress

GameStop Hearing Today: Roaring Kitty Along With CEOs To Appear Before Congress
The House Financial Services Committee is convening a noon hearing to ask questions of major players touching several facets of the GameStop and meme stock story.

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NPR News: Wall Street Short Sellers: Hated For Centuries

Wall Street Short Sellers: Hated For Centuries
In recent weeks, short sellers were painted as the enemy, when hedge funds bet against stocks like GameStop. It set off a tug of war between small investors and Wall Street shorts. The hate isn't new.

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NPR News: Senate Says No To $15 Minimum Wage For Now, But Democrats Vow To Push On

Senate Says No To $15 Minimum Wage For Now, But Democrats Vow To Push On
Raising the federal minimum wage to $15 remains a priority of President Biden and Democrats after the Senate approved an amendment prohibiting a wage increase during the pandemic.

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NPR News: GameStop Mania Likely Won't Happen Again. Here's How To Invest Wisely

GameStop Mania Likely Won't Happen Again. Here's How To Invest Wisely
Some investors in a Reddit group made a pile of money off GameStop's wild ride. But it's unlikely something similar will happen again. Here's how you can make smart investments.

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NPR News: Ken Griffin: The Hedge Fund Titan In The Middle Of The Reddit Investing Revolt

Ken Griffin: The Hedge Fund Titan In The Middle Of The Reddit Investing Revolt
Ken Griffin's investment firm Citadel became embedded in the in GameStop trading controversy. Citadel has a hand in nearly every corner of the financial system.

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NPR News: Biden Plan To Expand Child Tax Credit Could Help Lift Millions Of Kids Out Of Poverty

Biden Plan To Expand Child Tax Credit Could Help Lift Millions Of Kids Out Of Poverty
The president wants to expand the federal child tax credit for lower-income households. "In one fell swoop, it'll essentially lower the child poverty rate by more than 40%," says analyst Chuck Marr.

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NPR News: Life Below $15 An Hour: Workers On The Potential Federal Minimum Wage Hike

Life Below $15 An Hour: Workers On The Potential Federal Minimum Wage Hike
Congress is debating whether to hike the federal minimum wage as part of the latest coronavirus relief package. NPR hears from workers who make minimum wage and traces the history of the minimum wage.

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NPR News: 'Robin Hood' Groups Win New Fans, Thanks To GameStop Controversy

'Robin Hood' Groups Win New Fans, Thanks To GameStop Controversy
The Robin Hood anti-poverty charity in New York City, for example, says it's seeing a new boost in donations this week. In some cases, donors said the money came from their GameStop stock profits.

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NPR News: GameStop Spat Prompts U.K.'s Robin Hood Society To Say, 'We're Not That App'

GameStop Spat Prompts U.K.'s Robin Hood Society To Say, 'We're Not That App'
As people looked to vent anger over the Robinhood stock-trading app, many came across the World Wide Robin Hood Society — which sent good tidings from Sherwood Forest.

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NPR News: Beyond COVID-19: 4 Other Key Health Issues Congress Recently Addressed

Beyond COVID-19: 4 Other Key Health Issues Congress Recently Addressed
The huge spending bill Congress passed last month included aid to rural hospitals, training for new doctors, new rules regarding mental health coverage and requirements for billing transparency.

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NPR News: Beyond COVID-19: 4 Other Key Health Issues Congress Recently Addressed

Beyond COVID-19: 4 Other Key Health Issues Congress Recently Addressed
The huge spending bill Congress passed last month included aid to rural hospitals, training for new doctors, new rules regarding mental health coverage and requirements for billing transparency.

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NPR News: 'Birthday Rule' Blindsides First-Time Parents With A Mammoth Medical Bill

'Birthday Rule' Blindsides First-Time Parents With A Mammoth Medical Bill
An insurance regulation known as "the birthday rule" is tripping up couples who are putting their newborn children on the wrong policy — and they risk losing thousands of dollars.

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NPR News: Biden Administration Will 'Speed Up' Efforts To Put Harriet Tubman On $20 Bill

Biden Administration Will 'Speed Up' Efforts To Put Harriet Tubman On $20 Bill
Press secretary Jen Psaki said it's important that "our money ... reflect the history and diversity of our country." The effort to redesign the $20 bill foundered during the Trump administration.

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NPR News: Is Your 401(k) Colluding To Make Cereal More Expensive?

Is Your 401(k) Colluding To Make Cereal More Expensive?
A new study investigates whether common ownership of cereal makers by institutional investors is leading them to become a kind of stealth monopoly.

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NPR News: Biden Administration Will 'Speed Up' Efforts To Put Harriet Tubman On $20 Bill

Biden Administration Will 'Speed Up' Efforts To Put Harriet Tubman On $20 Bill
Press secretary Jen Psaki said it's important that "our money ... reflect the history and diversity of our country." The effort to redesign the $20 bill foundered during the Trump administration.

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NPR News: President Biden Will Extend Student Loan Payment Freeze Through September 30

President Biden Will Extend Student Loan Payment Freeze Through September 30
President Joe Biden plans to ask the Education Department to extend pandemic relief for about 41 million federal student loan borrowers through September 30th.

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NPR News: Didn't Get Enough Financial Aid For College? You Can Ask For More Money

Didn't Get Enough Financial Aid For College? You Can Ask For More Money
The FAFSA uses tax data from two years ago to determine a student's eligibility for financial aid for college. But if your financial situation has changed since then, there are ways to get more money.

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NPR News: Should The Government Pay People To Get Vaccinated? Some Economists Think So

Should The Government Pay People To Get Vaccinated? Some Economists Think So
Dr. Anthony Fauci says the country will likely need a vaccination level of between 70% and 90% to reach herd immunity. Right now, that math doesn't quite add up.

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NPR News: Have You Been Evicted During The Pandemic, Or Afraid Of Losing Your Home?

Have You Been Evicted During The Pandemic, Or Afraid Of Losing Your Home?
NPR wants to hear from you if you have lost income and couldn't pay rent to your landlord or needed a mortgage forbearance.

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NPR News: Hospitals Forced To Be More Transparent About Pricing. Will That Save You Money?

Hospitals Forced To Be More Transparent About Pricing. Will That Save You Money?
Under a rule that kicked in Jan. 1, hospitals must now make public the prices they negotiate with health insurers. But health policy experts have divergent views on what that will mean for patients.

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