A recession might be coming. Here's what it could look like
From a mild recession to a so-called hard landing, we sift through the wild array of recession predictions.
Economy
An Alabama farmer secretly helped strangers pay their pharmacy bills
For almost a decade, some residents in the tiny town of Geraldine, Ala., were having their pharmacy bills paid by a secret benefactor. No one knew until after the man's death.
How to stay safe while using digital payment services like Zelle and Venmo
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Kate Fitzgerald, a senior editor at American Banker, about what consumers should know about digital payment services like Zelle and Venmo.
Your tax refund will likely be smaller this year. Here are more things to know
The IRS starts accepting tax returns for 2022 on Jan. 23. A financial expert breaks down the changes from last year, and shares her tips for coping with tax season.
An economist's case for abolishing the debt ceiling
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with economist Louise Sheiner about why the U.S. has a debt ceiling and why lawmakers should consider abolishing it.
What's behind the rising price of eggs
NPR's Scott Simon talks to Ron Eichner, the owner of Eichner's Family Farm in Wexford, Pa., about how rising production costs and the avian flu are inflating the price of eggs.
As prices soar, border officials are seeing a spike in egg smuggling from Mexico
U.S. egg prices have climbed 60% in the past year, making it tempting to bring eggs over from Mexico, where prices are lower. But those who try to smuggle them risk thousands of dollars in fines.
Wall Street sees a wave of layoffs as big banks face pressure to shrink payrolls
The boom times are over in banking, and big layoffs are back on Wall Street. After a years-long pause during the pandemic, the big banks are cutting costs and letting go of underperformers.
Are you struggling to pay off credit card debt? Tell us what hurdles you are facing
NPR wants to know if it's becoming harder to pay off outstanding credit card balances these days.
Republican Congressman Don Bacon urges bipartisanship on debt ceiling
As the battle over the debt ceiling heats up in Congress, NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Congressman Don Bacon, a Republican from Nebraska, about the negotiations.