Higher rates are dashing the dreams of some would-be homebuyers while others stretch to buy but spend close to $1,000 a month more in monthly payments for a typical house. Created at: October 12, 2022 at 06:13PM
With mortgage rates near 7%, the housing party is over. Now it’s hangover time
The mental health crisis and shortage of providers is creating big debt for Americans
The mental health crisis and the shortage of providers to treat them is creating a parallel problem for families: debt. But how much Americans are having to pay for this care is hidden in the shadows. Created at: October 10, 2022 at 09:19PM
The word ‘recession’ is coming up more frequently. But there can be silver linings
NPR’s Michel Martin speaks with Michelle Singletary, personal finance columnist for The Washington Post, about why a recession doesn’t have to be so scary. Created at: October 9, 2022 at 10:19PM
Why that foul baseball you caught might cost you more money in taxes
NPR’s Juana Summers talks with Bloomberg correspondent Michael Bologna about the increasing number of fans catching record-breaking baseballs and the taxes that come with catching a piece of history. Created at: October 6, 2022 at 09:35PM
Medical debt ruined her credit. ‘It’s like you’re being punished for being sick’
New policies to keep medical bills from sinking credit ratings sound good but will likely fall short for many hit hardest by debt — especially Black Americans in the South, such as Penelope Wingard. Created at: October 6, 2022 at 10:00AM
Florida’s insurance market was already on the edge — then Hurricane Ian hit
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Mark Friedlander of the Insurance Information Institute about the economic cost of Hurricane Ian and what challenges Florida residents might face as they rebuild. Created at: October 4, 2022 at 09:11PM
A look inside the legal battle to stop Biden’s student loan relief
The legal cases all face the same challenge: finding a plaintiff who will be clearly harmed by debt cancellation. Created at: September 30, 2022 at 10:13AM
They were turned away from urgent care. The reason? Their car insurance
Russell Cook expected a quick, inexpensive visit to an urgent care center for his daughter after a car wreck. She wasn’t badly hurt, but they were sent to an emergency room — for a much larger bill. Created at: September 29, 2022 at 10:00AM
Stocks and bonds both get clobbered this time. Here’s what’s behind the double whammy
Stocks are down more than 20% this year. Usually when that happens bonds hold their value. But right now both are down sharply, hurting retirees and people saving for college in 529 plans. Created at: September 25, 2022 at 10:00AM
Senior citizens talk about the adjustments they’re making as cost of living rises
Three senior citizens from the Washington, D.C.-area who rely on Social Security for their income talk about the changes they’ve made as the cost of living has risen. Created at: September 24, 2022 at 12:56PM