Wilkes County Leaders Look For Ways To Address Housing Gaps
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Senate Says No To $15 Minimum Wage For Now, But Democrats Vow To Push On
Raising the federal minimum wage to $15 remains a priority of President Biden and Democrats after the Senate approved an amendment prohibiting a wage increase during the pandemic.
U.S. Adds Just 49,000 Jobs In January, 'Not Anywhere Close' To Recovering Those Lost
U.S. employers added 49,000 jobs last month, after a pandemic-driven slump in December. Unemployment fell to 6.3%.
How A Federal Minimum Wage Hike Would Affect Small Businesses
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with small business owners about how raising the minimum wage would affect them.
Suppliers Field Growing Demand For Seeds From Pandemic Gardeners
Many people stuck at home during the pandemic turned to gardening for the first time. The unexpected spike in demand has seed suppliers struggling to keep up.
GameStop Mania Likely Won't Happen Again. Here's How To Invest Wisely
Some investors in a Reddit group made a pile of money off GameStop's wild ride. But it's unlikely something similar will happen again. Here's how you can make smart investments.
Lessons Learned From Those Who Made Money And Lost It During The GameStop Stock Craze
Some people made a pile of money off GameStop's wild ride before the bottom fell out. Others will take big losses. What are the lessons from the recent market mayhem for everyday investors?
Ken Griffin: The Hedge Fund Titan In The Middle Of The Reddit Investing Revolt
Ken Griffin's investment firm Citadel became embedded in the in GameStop trading controversy. Citadel has a hand in nearly every corner of the financial system.
Biden Plan To Expand Child Tax Credit Could Help Lift Millions Of Kids Out Of Poverty
The president wants to expand the federal child tax credit for lower-income households. "In one fell swoop, it'll essentially lower the child poverty rate by more than 40%," says analyst Chuck Marr.
Biden Plan To Expand Child Tax Credit Could Help Millions Out Of Poverty
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Chuck Marr, director of federal tax policy at the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, about the Biden administration's proposal to expand the child tax credit.