How much more will your July 4 barbecue cost this year?
NPR's Shannon Bond talks with David Branch, co-author of a new report about why that July 4 barbecue is going to cost a lot more this year.
Economy
Monthly car payments have crossed a record $700. What that means
The average cost of a new car is also at the highest on record, topping $47,000 a pop. At this rate, an essential household purchase is starting to feel like a luxury in America.
It's Bobby Bonilla Day, the day each year the Mets pay the former player $1.2 million
Each year on July 1, the New York Mets must send a $1.2 million check to an All Star player named Bobby Bonilla. The strange thing is: Bonilla hasn't played baseball in over 20 years.
How Americans are rethinking their spending habits
Inflation has affected the price of just about everything, from gas prices, to food, to housing. Across the country, Americans are rethinking their spending habits.
Fourth of July parties will cost more this year but you can save with a bit of math
Hosting a July 4th barbeque is 11 percent more expensive than last year, thanks to inflation. The prices of chicken wings, ground beef and beer have all skyrocketed. Still, there are ways to save.
How to get rid of medical debt — or avoid it in the first place
Bills can add up fast when you're dealing with a health crisis. And if you can't pay them, they can wreak havoc on your finances. Here's how to stay out of medical debt — or make it go away.
41% of adults in the U.S. have medical debt. Here are some ways to try to avoid it
High deductibles, copays and health care costs are fueling a massive debt crisis in the U.S. In our ongoing investigation into medical debt, we look at ways to stay out of the health care debt trap.
What's causing inflation? One expert walks through some of the factors
As many Americans continue to struggle financially because of inflation, we set out to clear the air on some common claims about what's going on.
The pain of rising mortgage rates when you're waiting for your home to be built
Many Americans put down deposits of $20,000 or more with builders to put up new homes. But with mortgage rates rising, some can no longer afford the homes. And they could lose their deposits.
News brief: Jan. 6 hearing, NATO summit, recession fears lead to layoffs
A recap of the explosive testimony before the House Jan. 6 panel. Turkey agrees to support Norway and Sweden joining NATO. As fears of a recession build, companies are laying off workers.