“Iceland. Better than space.” That’s the new tagline from Iceland’s tourism board. We asked the head of Visit Iceland why her country might have an edge over space — and consulted NASA as well. Created at: November 18, 2022 at 03:01PM
Iceland tells tourists it’s like an alien planet. A NASA scientist agrees
How banks and hospitals are cashing in when patients can’t pay for health care
Some credit cards advertised by hospitals lure in patients with rosy promises of convenient, low-interest payments on big bills. But interest rates soar if you can’t quickly pay off the loan. Created at: November 17, 2022 at 10:00AM
Some homebuyers lose deposits of $10,000, $20,000, or more due to high mortgage rates
There’s a high-stakes tug of war over new homes. Many people who signed contracts before houses were built now are scared to buy them. Builders don’t want them to back out and are keeping deposits. Created at: November 16, 2022 at 12:00PM
How the $2 billion Powerball jackpot winner should protect their newfound wealth
Winning the lottery is a dream to many. But if you were to possess a winning lottery ticket in reality, experts say there are a number of things you should do to protect yourself. Created at: November 10, 2022 at 10:31AM
Voters approved more money for affordable housing around the country
Skyrocketing rents and home prices have been a major part of voters’ economic pain. New spending will go toward building and subsidizing more housing, and helping people avoid homelessness. Created at: November 9, 2022 at 06:12PM
Feeling lucky? The Powerball jackpot is now up to a record $1.9 billion
After 40 drawings without a winner, the jackpot has reached the staggering sum of nearly $2 billion. But the odds of winning are long — 1 in 292.2 million. Created at: November 6, 2022 at 01:45PM
The economy is down. Now might be the best time to start saving and investing
NPR’s Ayesha Rascoe speaks to financial therapist, Lindsay Bryan-Podvin about how people can save and invest during the economic downturn. Created at: November 6, 2022 at 12:57PM
The big reveal: New laws require companies to disclose pay ranges on job postings.
On Nov. 1, New York joined a handful of places across the country that require companies to disclose salary ranges when they post jobs. But transparency isn’t easy. Created at: November 5, 2022 at 11:00AM
It’s not just buying a car — owning one is getting pricier, too
Mechanics’ bills are rising faster than inflation, and people are holding on to their vehicles for longer than ever. That means even those staying out of the car market are feeling inflation’s pinch. Created at: November 4, 2022 at 09:00AM
‘Predatory gambling’ has helped the lottery reach sky-high jackpot, critics say
The estimated jackpot total is the second-largest prize in Powerball’s history and the fourth-largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history, officials say. Created at: November 2, 2022 at 11:55PM