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
Americans are piling up credit card debt — and it could prove very costly
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
You need to spend all the money in your Flexible Spending Accounts. Here’s why
NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe talks with UCLA Professor Steve Bank about why employees must spend all the money in their Flexible Spending Accounts by a certain date or forfeit the balance to their employers. Created at: January 8, 2023 at 01:00PM
Buying an electric car? You can get a $7,500 tax credit, but it won’t be easy
The government is offering a hefty tax credit to buyers of electric vehicles, but taking advantage of it is not straightforward. Here’s what you need to know. Created at: January 7, 2023 at 10:00AM
Millions of workers are subject to noncompete agreements. They could soon be banned
The Federal Trade Commission has proposed a new rule that bans the use of noncompete agreements, calling them an exploitative practice that suppresses wages and hampers innovation. Created at: January 5, 2023 at 08:13PM
America needs carpenters and plumbers. Try telling that to Gen Z
Baby boomers are aging out of jobs they long dominated like builders, farmers, mechanics Young workers aren’t clamoring to take their place. Created at: January 5, 2023 at 10:00AM
Minimum wage just increased in 23 states and D.C. Here’s how much
Workers earning minimum wage in 23 states and the District of Columbia got a raise over the New Year’s holiday, according to the Economic Policy Institute. Created at: January 4, 2023 at 10:05AM
January is often a big month for layoffs. Here’s what to do in a worst case scenario
From calling creditors to announcing your job loss on social media, a solid game plan can make a layoff sting a lot less. Created at: January 3, 2023 at 10:01AM
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. Created at: December 29, 2022 at 10:00AM