Winning the lottery is a dream to many. But if you were to possess a winning lottery ticket in reality, experts say there are a number of things you should do to protect yourself. Created at: November 10, 2022 at 10:31AM
How the $2 billion Powerball jackpot winner should protect their newfound wealth
Voters approved more money for affordable housing around the country
Skyrocketing rents and home prices have been a major part of voters’ economic pain. New spending will go toward building and subsidizing more housing, and helping people avoid homelessness. Created at: November 9, 2022 at 06:12PM
Feeling lucky? The Powerball jackpot is now up to a record $1.9 billion
After 40 drawings without a winner, the jackpot has reached the staggering sum of nearly $2 billion. But the odds of winning are long — 1 in 292.2 million. Created at: November 6, 2022 at 01:45PM
The economy is down. Now might be the best time to start saving and investing
NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks to financial therapist, Lindsay Bryan-Podvin about how people can save and invest during the economic downturn. Created at: November 6, 2022 at 12:57PM
The big reveal: New laws require companies to disclose pay ranges on job postings.
On Nov. 1, New York joined a handful of places across the country that require companies to disclose salary ranges when they post jobs. But transparency isn’t easy. Created at: November 5, 2022 at 11:00AM
It’s not just buying a car — owning one is getting pricier, too
Mechanics’ bills are rising faster than inflation, and people are holding on to their vehicles for longer than ever. That means even those staying out of the car market are feeling inflation’s pinch. Created at: November 4, 2022 at 09:00AM
‘Predatory gambling’ has helped the lottery reach sky-high jackpot, critics say
The estimated jackpot total is the second-largest prize in Powerball’s history and the fourth-largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history, officials say. Created at: November 2, 2022 at 11:55PM
New York City requires employers to list a salary range for posted job advertisements
A pay transparency law goes into effect Tuesday in New York City that requires employers to list a salary range for all posted job advertisements. Created at: November 1, 2022 at 08:45PM
The bond that broke the internet
US Treasury bonds are known as a super safe, super boring place to put your money. But the Series I Savings Bond got so popular last week, the surge in demand crashed the Treasury’s website Created at: October 31, 2022 at 02:25PM
What to do if you’re looking to buy or sell a house, according to a realtor
NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Natalie Vaughan, a realtor working in the Northern Virginia/DC area about the housing market in today’s economy. Created at: October 30, 2022 at 11:53AM