Economy
Many Millennials Expect To Spend Decades Paying For College
When Morning Edition asked millennials what their concerns are, almost two-thirds responded college debt. David Greene talks to three women, who are wading through massive college debts.
After Avoiding Bankruptcy, Greece Resumes Bond Sales
Over the past 4 years, Greece has endured a crippling debt crisis, and was bailed out twice. David Greene talks to Nick Malkoutzis, editor of Macropolis, an economic and political website in Athens.
Signs Point to Strong Furniture Market
The 2014 spring Furniture Market in High Point got off to a strong start.
The Growing Industry Of Marijuana Advertising
In Humboldt County, radio stations broadcast gardening ads geared toward the Emerald Triangle's most lucrative — but still federally illegal — industry: marijuana. NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with broadcast lawyer Harry Cole about the legality of advertising pot and related growing products.
Americans Are On The Move, But In The Wrong Direction
People are having a harder time moving toward the places with the most economic opportunity. High cost of living is driving them to cheaper places, where job options are more limited.
Life Without Jobless Benefits: Watching, Searching And Praying
More than three months have passed since the long-term unemployed saw their federal jobless benefits cut off abruptly. One Michigan woman is looking for work while watching for congressional action.
Dan River's Polluted Past & Will it Completely Recover From Massive Coal Ash Spill?
Each week, Justin Catanoso talks with a reporter from WFDD's media partner, the Triad Business Journal. The Business Report is featured during Morning Edition and All Things Considered.
One More Speed Bump For Your Retirement Fund: Basic Human Impulse
Basic human impulses often conflict with saving for retirement. For one thing, people hate losing something — even more than we love winning. Behavioral economists call this "loss aversion."
In Ann Arbor, Obama Gathers Support For Minimum Wage Hike
The Senate could vote on a minimum wage bill as soon as next week. But it is hard to imagine the Republican-controlled House will take it up.