Economy

U.S. Senator and Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) speaks at an organizing event on February 18, 2019 in Glendale, California. Warren is attempting to become the Democratic nominee in a crowded 2020 presidential field.

If a Wealth Tax is Such a Good Idea, Why Did Europe Kill Theirs?

9:57am February 26, 2019

by Greg Rosalsky

Senator Elizabeth Warren proposes a new kind of U.S. tax policy: a wealth tax. But the policy faces serious hurdles, including lessons from a failed experiment in Europe and a constitutional challenge

Venmo is used to pay or request money from other people on the app. Every transaction has a memo line, and the app suggests emoji instead of words like "rent," "pizza," and "wine."

Economy

As Payments Go Social With Venmo, They're Changing Personal Relationships

9:13am February 26, 2019

by Daniella Cheslow

More people are using mobile money apps to pay each other without cash. With Venmo, its social network is a key part of the payment process, and it's changing people's behavior in unexpected ways.

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Online Petition Calls For Bennett College Financial Administrator To Step Down

4:51pm February 25, 2019

by Bethany Chafin

As Bennett College in Greensboro moves forward in its fight to save its accreditation, some students are demanding accountability from school leaders.

Economy

Payday Loans And Debt Traps

4:51pm February 25, 2019

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced payday regulations would be delayed. We look at the business of payday loans, and what it's like to get into a debt cycle with payday lenders.

When Kelly O'Brien went to work at Fidelity Investments a year and a half ago, she was excited to learn the company would contribute to her student loan payments.

A New Benefit: Some Companies Help Workers Pay Down Student Loans

11:56am February 25, 2019

by Yuki Noguchi

Some employers are offering benefits that pay down student loans. They say it's a popular way to recruit younger workers who are struggling with college debt.

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U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators meeting in Washington, D.C. last week. Citing progress in the talks, President Trump said he would suspend a planning increase in tariffs on Chinese goods due to take effect on March 1.

Trump Suspends China Tariff Hike, Citing Progress In Trade Talks

6:51pm February 24, 2019

by Scott Horsley

President Trump has suspended a planned increase in tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars in Chinese imports, after what he called "very productive" trade talks in Washington this weekend.

Economy

Small Business Owner On Trump's Tariffs And Trade With China

10:53am February 24, 2019

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Tiffany Williams about how President Trump's tariffs are affecting her business. She's the co-owner of a luggage shop in Lubbock, Texas.

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Economy

Unsung Economists #1: Sadie Alexander

5:58pm February 22, 2019

Sadie Alexander was the first African-American to earn a PhD in economics. We think her contributions deserve another look.

President Trump Ends Another Round Of Trade Negotiations With China

5:20pm February 22, 2019

by Scott Horsley

President Trump met with the vice premier of China on Friday, capping another round of high-stakes trade negotiations. The countries face a self-imposed deadline next week to strike a deal.

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Bennett College Sues After Loss Of Appeal To Save Accreditation

1:32pm February 22, 2019

by Bethany Chafin

Bennett College has filed a lawsuit against the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges after the loss of its appeal to save its accreditation. The school will remain accredited during legal proceedings.