NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe talks to Kate Fitzgerald, a senior editor at American Banker, about what consumers should know about digital payment services like Zelle and Venmo. Created at: January 22, 2023 at 01:00PM
How to stay safe while using digital payment services like Zelle and Venmo
Your tax refund will likely be smaller this year. Here are more things to know
The IRS starts accepting tax returns for 2022 on Jan. 23. A financial expert breaks down the changes from last year, and shares her tips for coping with tax season. Created at: January 22, 2023 at 10:00AM
Are you struggling to pay off credit card debt? Tell us what hurdles you are facing
NPR wants to know if it’s becoming harder to pay off outstanding credit card balances these days. Created at: January 20, 2023 at 10:44AM
Tesla slashes prices across all its models in a bid to boost sales
The price cuts will make Tesla more competitive and will also mean the base model of the Model Y, the best-selling electric vehicle in America, could qualify for a revamped federal tax credit. Created at: January 13, 2023 at 07:28PM
You’re not wrong: Huge lottery jackpots are more common now
What would you do with a $1 billion payday? If you’re hearing that question more these days, it’s because huge jackpots like the Mega Millions aren’t as rare as they once were. Created at: January 13, 2023 at 10:01AM
Rental application fees add up fast in a tight market. But limiting them is tough
California is the latest in a string of states and cities to try and save renters money on repeated application fees. But legal aid attorneys say the laws are proving difficult to enforce. Created at: January 13, 2023 at 10:01AM
Here’s where your money goes when you buy a ticket from a state-run lottery
The Mega Millions’ estimated jackpot has increased to a total of $1.35 billion — the second-largest jackpot in the game’s history, officials say. Created at: January 12, 2023 at 10:30AM
Americans are piling up credit card debt — and it could prove very costly
More Americans are leaning on their credit cards to cope with rising prices. And as interest rates continue to climb, that debt is getting more and more expensive. Created at: January 11, 2023 at 10:00AM
How the Paycheck Protection Program went from good intentions to a huge free-for-all
An NPR analysis of data released by the Small Business Administration shows the vast majority of Paycheck Protection Program loans have been forgiven, even though the program was rampant with fraud. Created at: January 9, 2023 at 04:02PM
A ‘medical cost-sharing’ plan left this minister to pay most of his $160,000 bill
Instead of health insurance, the Rev. Jeff King had signed up for an alternative that left members of the plan to share the costs of health care. That meant lower premiums, but a huge hospital bill. Created at: January 9, 2023 at 02:25PM