Are you saving enough for college? Here's what to know
As the cost of college continues to rise, families have new questions about how to save up. For answers, we turned to Ron Lieber, author of The Price You Pay For College.
Economy
UAW strike may be pivotal to raise workers' living standards, Sen. Sanders says
NPR's A Martinez talks to Democratic Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, who supports the UAW's strike as a fight for fair wages, but also against growing inequality and corporate greed.
How the UAW strike represents the larger problem of a shrinking middle class
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to David Wessel of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution, about headwinds middle-class Americans face as UAW workers and others aim to narrow economic disparity.
The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady but hints at more action this year
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged Wednesday, despite stubborn inflation, although it left the door open to an additional rate hike in November or December.
Fed holds interest rates steady... for now
The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady today, but hinted one more rate hike may be needed this year to bring inflation under control.
Morning news brief
Attorney General Merrick Garland will appear before the House Judiciary Committee. The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady. The UAW strike may affect new and used car prices.
An economist explains what the data says about how the U.S. economy is doing
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with economist Betsey Stevenson about Bidenomics and the latest economic data.
The latest from the UAW strike
The UAW continues its strike at three auto plants in the Midwest with rallies, picket lines and lots of uncertainty.
How the UAW strike could have ripple effects across the economy
There are several ways the unprecedented United Auto Workers strike could hit the economy, but it will depend on how long the strike lasts and how many plants are affected, among other factors.
Where the 'meme stock' phenomenon stands, 2 and a half years after the GameStop craze
In 2021, retail investors bet big on so-called "meme stocks," with the goal of making money and upending power dynamics on Wall Street. The odds are still stacked in favor of professional investors.