Need a new credit card? It can take almost two months to get a replacement
The ongoing chip shortage is causing card manufacturing delays that could last through the end of the year.
Economy
Even after you think you bought a car, dealerships can 'yo-yo' you and take it back
NPR investigated a practice called a yo-yo sale and found it's hurting car buyers nationwide, tougher rules can make a difference, and the Federal Trade Commission has a chance to crack down.
Should Democrats compromise with Republicans for the sake of the economy?
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks economist Betsey Stevenson about the state of the economy and if Democrats should compromise with Republicans on cuts to entitlements.
In January, the unemployment rate fell to its lowest in over 53 years
US employers added over 500 thousand jobs last month, far more than forecasters expected. The unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in more than 53 years, and President Biden is taking credit.
Markets are surging as fears about the economy fade. Why the optimists could be wrong
The markets have rallied this year as investors believe inflation will continue to ease and that the economy will avoid a recession – but it could end in tears.
What went wrong in Arthur Burns' time as Fed chair in the 1970s
History remembers Arthur Burns as the Fed chair who let inflation run rampant. That's precisely the outcome that current Fed Chairman Jerome Powell wants to avoid.
January saw the strongest job gains since last summer
U.S. employers added more than half a million jobs in January — far more than forecasters had expected. The unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in more than half a century.
The new global gold rush
After decades of being seen as a go-nowhere investment, investors are taking a shine to gold again.
Economic forecasters think hiring slowed a little bit in January
The U.S. job market remains tight, with unemployment at or near a half-century low. The Labor Department reports Friday morning on job gains for the month of January.
U.S. employers added 517,000 jobs last month. It's a surprisingly strong number
U.S. employers added 517,000 jobs in January, as the unemployment rate fell to 3.4% . The job market remains tight, despite signs of a slowing economy.