Russell Cook expected a quick, inexpensive visit to an urgent care center for his daughter after a car wreck. She wasn’t badly hurt, but they were sent to an emergency room — for a much larger bill. Created at: September 29, 2022 at 10:00AM
They were turned away from urgent care. The reason? Their car insurance
Stocks and bonds both get clobbered this time. Here’s what’s behind the double whammy
Stocks are down more than 20% this year. Usually when that happens bonds hold their value. But right now both are down sharply, hurting retirees and people saving for college in 529 plans. Created at: September 25, 2022 at 10:00AM
Senior citizens talk about the adjustments they’re making as cost of living rises
Three senior citizens from the Washington, D.C.-area who rely on Social Security for their income talk about the changes they’ve made as the cost of living has risen. Created at: September 24, 2022 at 12:56PM
How Americans’ investment accounts are being pulled into culture wars
Americans’ investments are now getting dragged into the culture wars. Investors are looking at how climate change affects the bottom line of companies, but the GOP wants to penalize them for it. Created at: September 22, 2022 at 09:38PM
Your beer needs carbon dioxide, but the price skyrocketed over the summer
The gas brings the bubbles to your beer. But brewers now face a carbon dioxide shortage — and the risk of production cuts and price hikes. Created at: September 22, 2022 at 07:17PM
The heartbreak and cost of losing a baby in America
Even after their babies died, hospital bills kept coming. These parents of fragile, very sick infants faced exorbitant bills — though they had insurance. “The process was just so heartless,” one says. Created at: September 22, 2022 at 02:50PM
Family Dollar recalls Colgate products that were improperly stored
Family Dollar says they are not aware of any complaints from customers nor any reports of illnesses related to the recall. Created at: September 19, 2022 at 11:19PM
A new bill could save retailers from paying a fee when customers use credit cards
Retailers have been complaining that credit card companies have the upper hand – charging them “swipe fees” when customers use cards. A bipartisan bill is in the works that could change that dynamic. Created at: September 18, 2022 at 12:59PM
Education Secretary Cardona takes NPR’s questions about Biden’s student loan plan
U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona sat down with NPR in Pittsburgh to talk loan relief and what borrowers should expect in the coming weeks. Created at: September 15, 2022 at 10:08AM
Cardona highlights Biden administration efforts to help students and educators
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona is visiting schools across several states to showcase efforts to help K-12 students, educators and federal student loan borrowers. Created at: September 15, 2022 at 10:08AM