Inflation invaded every waking moment of 2022. But just how bad was it? Cue: Day-in-the-life challenge. Created at: December 29, 2022 at 08:58PM

Investors still view climate change as a serious financial risk. But Republican attacks could have a chilling effect on the kinds of actions they’re willing to take to deal with the problem. Created at: December 29, 2022 at 01:48PM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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