Economy

The pandemic is eroding progress made by women in the workplace, a new report by Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In foundation finds.

Sheryl Sandberg: Companies Need To 'Lean In' As Pandemic Threatens Women's Progress

9:15am October 02, 2020

by Emma Bowman

A new report finds 25% of women are considering downsizing or quitting their careers as a result of pandemic-related pressures. Facebook's chief operating officer says that "should terrify all of us."

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Congressional Committee Has Been Reviewing Trump Tax Refund For 9 Years

8:03am October 02, 2020

by Jacob Goldstein

Every large federal income tax refund is reviewed by a little-known committee in Congress. NPR's Planet Money podcast goes over the committee's purpose and a refund for Trump its been reviewing.

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News Brief: Health Implications And Economic Impact Of Trump's Coronavirus Diagnosis

6:42am October 02, 2020

President Trump and the first lady have tested positive for the coronavirus. At 74, there are serious health implications for the president. The diagnosis has had a big impact on the stock market.

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Analysts say real estate tax breaks allowed President Trump to personally avoid high taxes. Above, Trump prepares to sign tax legislation into law in the Oval Office on Dec. 22, 2017.

How Can President Trump Pay Less Tax Than You?

6:21am October 02, 2020

by Chris Arnold

No matter what you do for a living, odds are you paid more federal income tax than Trump did the year he took office. Analysts say real estate tax breaks allowed him to avoid high tax bills.

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American Airlines check-in counters sit closed last month behind plastic barriers at Los Angeles International Airport.

United And American Airlines Tell 32,000 Employees They're Now On Furlough

6:21pm October 01, 2020

by Bill Chappell

"To our departing 13,000 family members: thank you for your dedication and we look forward to welcoming you back," United told employees, as CARES Act payroll aid was set to expire.

Two Carnival cruise ships seen this summer are anchored in the English Channel as the industry remains hobbled by the coronavirus pandemic.

CDC Extends Ban On Cruises From U.S. Ports

12:47pm October 01, 2020

by Greg Allen

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention extended the 'no sail' order for cruise lines until Oct. 31. The CDC had wanted the delay into next year but the White House reportedly intervened.

Nearly 40% of student loan payers are helping someone else pay off their student loans, a new study found.

'A Family Affair': Others Often Chip In To Help Pay Off Student Loans

10:49am October 01, 2020

by Adedayo Akala

Student debt doesn't only affect the person who goes to college. Nearly 40% of student loan payers are helping someone else pay off their student loans, a new study found.

A man passes by a closed restaurant in New York City's Chinatown on Aug. 10, 2020. The unemployment rate for Asian Americans has surged amid the pandemic, a trend that has been overlooked amid the widespread economic misery.

Economy

'Overlooked': Asian American Jobless Rate Surges But Few Take Notice

7:23am October 01, 2020

by Scott Horsley

Asian Americans have traditionally enjoyed some of the lowest unemployment rates in the country. But the pandemic is taking a heavy toll - and Trump's blaming China isn't helping.

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Social Media Companies Brace For Post-Election Threats

5:58am October 01, 2020

by Shannon Bond

With so many people voting by mail, experts warn final results of the 2020 election may be delayed — opening the door for misinformation on social media. What are the platforms doing to prepare?

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The majority of families with children are facing serious financial problems, according to a new poll by NPR and Harvard. And 35% say it's hard to help their kids adjust to change in their lives.

Juggling Financial Stress And Caregiving, Parents Are 'Very Not OK' In The Pandemic

2:02pm September 30, 2020

by Rhitu Chatterjee

The pandemic economy is squeezing families with kids: 74% of those earning less than $100,000 report serious financial woes, in an NPR poll. Experts worry about lasting impacts on kids' mental health.

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