The Sun Belt is making a big play for the hot electric vehicle market
Georgia recently nabbed an agreement for a $5 billion Rivian electric vehicle plant. Rivian is one of the hot new electric vehicle startups.
Economy
Home prices are up. For Black families, is selling Grandma's house the right choice?
Fast-rising home prices are creating opportunities for some longtime Black homeowners. Those high valuations can also raise big questions about the best way to tap into that wealth.
FEMA wants to give families up to $9,000 for COVID funerals, but many don't apply
A federal program reimburses families up to $9,000 for funeral costs for loved ones who died of COVID-19. But many eligible families have not applied for assistance.
Federal rent money finally got to renters, and eviction filings haven't gone up
With millions of Americans behind on rent, Congress sent billions of dollars to help, and after some early stumbles, a lot more of that money is now reaching people who need it.
Americans have gotten raises. But with inflation, is it really a raise?
Although workers across the country have seen an increase in wages, the prices of things like gas and food have also risen, leaving workers wondering if their raises are real.
How to get ready to repay your student loan when the payment freeze ends
NPR's Elissa Nadworny talks to Betsy Mayotte of the Institute of Student Loan Advisors about the latest extension on the student loan pause and what borrowers can do to prepare for repayments.
A complete guide to what is — and isn't — open this Christmas Eve (and Day)
Many major retailers and fast-food chains have announced they will be closed this Christmas Day. A few, however, will stay open for customers.
What the pandemic could mean for the economy in 2022
The country's economic health is largely being defined by the coronavirus pandemic. The omicron variant is now changing expectations for the economy in 2022.
2021's holiday shopping season is on track to set a record
Shoppers are spending more despite COVID-19 and supply chain issues. At the same time, some people skipped the store in favor of handmade gifts.
Infrastructure law may help Colorado's aim to tackle poverty and climate change
Colorado is fighting poverty and climate change by retrofitting low-income homes. The state is expected to get a boost from the new infrastructure law. (Story originally aired on ATC on Dec. 2. 2021)