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. Created at: December 26, 2022 at 10:13AM
2022 marked the end of cheap mortgages and now the housing market has turned icy cold
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. Created at: December 22, 2022 at 10:00PM
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!) Created at: December 22, 2022 at 07:01PM
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. Created at: December 22, 2022 at 10:00AM
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. Created at: December 21, 2022 at 10:01AM
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. Created at: December 20, 2022 at 04:30PM
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. Created at: December 15, 2022 at 10:00AM
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? Created at: December 12, 2022 at 09:45PM
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. Created at: December 12, 2022 at 10:00AM
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. Created at: December 7, 2022 at 10:00AM