NPR News: The federal spending bill will make it easier to save for retirement. Here's how

The federal spending bill will make it easier to save for retirement. Here's how
From emergency savings accounts to assistance for student loan borrowers, the new federal spending bill aims to make it easier to save for retirement.

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NPR News: A day-in-the-life challenge with inflation

A day-in-the-life challenge with inflation
Inflation invaded every waking moment of 2022. But just how bad was it? Cue: Day-in-the-life challenge.

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NPR News: Republicans plan more attacks on ESG. Investors still plan to focus on climate risk

Republicans plan more attacks on ESG. Investors still plan to focus on climate risk
Investors still view climate change as a serious financial risk. But Republican attacks could have a chilling effect on the kinds of actions they're willing to take to deal with the problem.

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NPR News: Big changes to retirement savings in new federal spending bill

Big changes to retirement savings in new federal spending bill
From emergency savings accounts to assistance for student loan borrowers, the new federal spending bill aims to make it easier to save for retirement.

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NPR News: 2022 marked the end of cheap mortgages and now the housing market has turned icy cold

2022 marked the end of cheap mortgages and now the housing market has turned icy cold
The buying frenzy of a year ago is long gone. Home buyers have pulled away, sellers are holding back, and the whole housing market is locked in a deep freeze.

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NPR News: Mass layoffs are being announced by companies. If these continue, will you be ready?

Mass layoffs are being announced by companies. If these continue, will you be ready?
Dozens of companies have announced mass layoffs this year and there might be more still to come in 2023. Are you in a job or industry that's at risk of being cut? NPR wants to hear from you.

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NPR News: How life got pricier (and, yes, cheaper!) this year — in 7 charts

How life got pricier (and, yes, cheaper!) this year — in 7 charts
Boy, have we talked a lot about inflation. It affected every part of our lives (and the economy) in 2022. Here are some of its highest highs and lowest lows. (It wasn't all bad news!)

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NPR News: Investors prefer bonds: how sleepy government bonds became the hot investment of 2022

Investors prefer bonds: how sleepy government bonds became the hot investment of 2022
Treasury bonds paid out much more than usual this year. That's great for investors, but could spell trouble for the government.

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NPR News: The case of the two Grace Elliotts: a medical bill mystery

The case of the two Grace Elliotts: a medical bill mystery
A health system charged a woman for a shoulder replacement she didn't need and hadn't received. She didn't receive the care, but she did receive the bill — and some medical records of a stranger.

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NPR News: Wells Fargo to pay $3.7 billion settling charges it wrongfully seized homes and cars

Wells Fargo to pay $3.7 billion settling charges it wrongfully seized homes and cars
The case marks the largest penalty ever imposed by the federal watchdog agency the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Customers who were harmed will receive $2 billion in restitution.

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NPR News: Short on cash? No problem. 'Buy now, pay later' is the hottest holiday trend

Short on cash? No problem. 'Buy now, pay later' is the hottest holiday trend
People are paying for blenders, shirts and even groceries in installments. New research suggests this encourages people to overspend.

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NPR News: Is it safe to buy now, pay later?

Is it safe to buy now, pay later?
Buy something now, pay for it later: This idea is changing how we shop. These short-term, interest-free loans could be the biggest trend of this holiday shopping season. But are they safe?

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NPR News: How Medicare Advantage plans dodged auditors and overcharged taxpayers by millions

How Medicare Advantage plans dodged auditors and overcharged taxpayers by millions
A KHN investigation found when some Medicare Advantage plans got a rare federal audit, they couldn't produce billing records for care they said they'd provided. Some blamed fire, flood — or doctors.

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NPR News: The cutting edge solution to rising debt? Paying in cash

The cutting edge solution to rising debt? Paying in cash
2022 has been a rough year for America's personal finances. That's sparked a throwback movement among some young debtors: all cash, all the time.

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NPR News: A congressional report says financial technology companies fueled rampant PPP fraud

A congressional report says financial technology companies fueled rampant PPP fraud
Fraud in the Paycheck Protection Program, which gave potentially forgivable loans to small businesses during the pandemic, was largely due to financial technology companies, according to a new report.

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NPR News: TikTokers are paying with cash to deal with debt

TikTokers are paying with cash to deal with debt
With credit card balances rising across the country, an age-old approach is gaining traction on TikTok: tackling debt by paying with cash.

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NPR News: Legal losses keep coming for Biden's student loan relief plan

Legal losses keep coming for Biden's student loan relief plan
The 5th Circuit Court rejected a Education Department appeal on Wednesday, the latest setback in several parallel lawsuits. The administration is expected to ask the Supreme Court to weigh in.

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NPR News: Medical bills remain inaccessible for many visually impaired Americans

Medical bills remain inaccessible for many visually impaired Americans
When health bills aren't legible — via large-print, Braille or other adaptive technology — blind patients can't know what they owe, and are too often sent to debt collections, an investigation finds.

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