Economy

How buying a home became a key way to build wealth in America

5:38pm January 04, 2023

Mortgage rates above seven percent and a low supply of homes for sale has made home ownership feel out of reach for many Americans. Yet it remains an important way to build wealth in the U.S.

Economy

Major Winston-Salem developer in dispute with city historic office over signage

3:48pm January 04, 2023

by April Laissle

A major Winston-Salem property developer is in a stalemate with the city’s historic preservation department.

Coinbase is a U.S.-based publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange.

Cryptocurrency giant Coinbase strikes a $100 million deal with New York regulators

2:53pm January 04, 2023

by Giulia Heyward

A review found that the exchange's compliance program violated state laws, making it "vulnerable to serious criminal conduct." It will pay a $50 million fine and spend the rest beefing up oversight.

An activist holds a placard demanding a $15/hour minimum wage and tips for restaurant workers at the House Triangle of the U.S. Capitol in February.

Minimum wage just increased in 23 states and D.C. Here's how much

5:05am January 04, 2023

by The NPR Network

Workers earning minimum wage in 23 states and the District of Columbia got a raise over the New Year's holiday, according to the Economic Policy Institute.

The impact that new salary transparency laws could have

5:56pm January 03, 2023

by Deirdre Walsh

New laws are going into effect in several states that require employers to publish salary ranges for job openings.

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Economy

North Carolina among top states for recent population growth

4:07pm January 03, 2023

by David Ford

New census data shows

Unemployment tends to rise in January, historically one of the busiest months for layoffs.

Economy

January is often a big month for layoffs. Here's what to do in a worst case scenario

3:24pm January 03, 2023

by Arezou Rezvani

From calling creditors to announcing your job loss on social media, a solid game plan can make a layoff sting a lot less.

A Brazil fan points to "zero" on the Budweiser cup prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group G match between Brazil and Serbia at Lusail Stadium in Lusail City, Qatar.

A golden age for nonalcoholic beers, wines and spirits

6:30am January 03, 2023

by Greg Rosalsky

There are many more drinking options this Dry January if you like the taste of alcoholic drinks but don't like the effects of alcohol.

Economy

What we can expect from the economy in 2023

5:01am January 02, 2023

What can we expect from the economy in 2023? NPR's Rob Schmitz puts the question to David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution.

2022 on track to be a record year for shopping returns

9:56am December 31, 2022

NPR's Alina Selyukh talks with PayPal executive Peggy Alford about the surge of post-holiday returns, changes in how we shop, and expectations for next year's consumer spending and the economy.

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