Economy

New Federal Eviction Moratorium Is Issued After The Previous One Lapses

6:43am August 04, 2021

The White House was under pressure to do something to stop an impending wave of evictions. On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it had found a way.

News Brief: Cuomo Says He Won't Resign, New Eviction Moratorium, NYC Mandate

6:04am August 04, 2021

New York Gov. Cuomo is pressed to resign after a harassment investigation. The Biden administration takes steps to try to stop a wave of evictions. And, New York City issues a vaccine mandate.

Frustrated investor, losing to a drunken monkey

There's A Way You Can Beat The Best Investors. You've Just Got To Know When To Sell

3:09pm August 03, 2021

by Greg Rosalsky

A new study finds finance professionals fail at their jobs in a surprising way. There are lessons for all of us.

Safiya Kitwana lives in Lithonia, Ga., and is facing eviction. She lost work during the pandemic. She's a single mom with two teenage sons. But, at least in her case, things just took a turn for the better.

Economy

Without The CDC's Eviction Ban, Millions Could Quickly Lose Their Homes

10:14am August 02, 2021

by Chris Arnold

A federal moratorium on evictions expired over the weekend, potentially putting millions of tenants at risk of eviction just as infections from the delta variant are on the rise.

News Brief: Pandemic's Trajectory, Eviction Moratorium Ends, Students And Masks

7:35am August 02, 2021

New COVID-19 cases are rising sharply in every state. A federal freeze on evictions expired over the weekend. Students start heading back to school this week, but will it be in person or remote?

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Economy

Local Governments Are Scrambling To Try To Prevent A Wave Of Evictions

5:09am August 02, 2021

by Chris Arnold

A federal moratorium on evictions expired over the weekend, potentially putting millions of tenants at risk of being forced out of their homes just as delta variant infections are on the rise.

Federal Pandemic Aid Has Cut Poverty Dramatically, Study Finds

5:13pm July 31, 2021

A new study finds that temporary pandemic aid programs have caused a significant reduction in poverty in the U.S. NPR's Kelsey Snell speaks with Greg Acs of the Urban Institute about their findings.

A Lot Of People Blame Baby Boomers For The Housing Shortage, But It's Not So Simple

5:06pm July 30, 2021

by Sarah Gonzalez

Baby boomers have the biggest share of real estate wealth in the U.S. and aren't selling their homes as they grow old. So some people blame boomers for the housing shortage. But is that really fair?

Illustration of a person standing in front of a life-sized chart showing different colors in waves and lines representing them balancing their stock portfolio.

Economy

New To Investing? Here Are Some Common Mistakes To Avoid And Tips To Follow

3:14pm July 30, 2021

by Chris Arnold

Investing in a smart way can get you set up for whatever the future may bring. But where to begin? Here are a few tips for those who are just entering the world of investing.

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After Quickly Expanding, The Economy Is Expected To Slow

4:45pm July 29, 2021

by David Gura

The U.S. economy likely grew 8% in the April-June quarter from a year prior, a blistering pace of growth. But the economy is expected to slow as the delta variant and other risks like inflation loom.