Economy

President Trump talks with journalists at the White House after signing the tax overhaul into law on Friday.

The Tax Law's New Way Of Measuring Inflation Could Take A Toll On Taxpayers

5:29pm December 27, 2017

by Jim Zarroli

The tax overhaul uses an alternative measure of inflation that will show less upward pressure on prices. That means tax brackets will adjust upward less often, making many people pay more.

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Our Indicators Of The Year

4:02pm December 27, 2017

Despite all the protectionist rhetoric, global trade grew really quickly this year. Also: a crazy, 80-year ride from sun god to TMI.

Economy

New Tax Overhaul Law Has Serious Implications For Nonprofits

8:38am December 27, 2017

Noel King talks to Larry Lieberman of the organization Charity Navigator, who explains why the increase to the standard deduction could cause a drop in charitable giving.

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Roy Miller fills cans with cooked collard greens.

In A New Deal-Era Cannery, Old Meets New

4:36pm December 26, 2017

by Dan Charles

During the New Deal, the government set up hundreds of public canneries in small towns. Most have disappeared, but a surviving cannery in Farmville, Va., is getting a boost from local farmers.

Holiday Season Seems To Have Helped Struggling Retail Industry

4:36pm December 26, 2017

by Uri Berliner

Americans spent freely over the holidays, making it the best Christmas shopping season in years. Sales picked up as the economy continues to recover, with unemployment down and consumer confidence up. Weather and a favorable shopping calendar also boosted the fortunes of retailers.

Economy

The Economic Future, What Does 2018 Hold?

2:02pm December 26, 2017

Noel King talks to David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution, for a look back at 2017's economy, and what it teaches us about what we can expect economically in 2018.

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Economy

Recently Signed Tax Overhaul Bill Provides Challenges To The IRS

7:30am December 26, 2017

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to tax lawyer Greg Jenner about how the IRS will translate the tax bill into actual rules that individuals and businesses can follow in order to properly file their taxes.

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The Super NES Classic, a mini-version of one of the first Nintendo consoles, comes with a vintage controller.

Arts
Economy

Retro-Games And Consoles Are The Latest Craze In The Gamer World

6:43am December 25, 2017

by Adhiti Bandlamudi

Many gamers are spending big money on retro-games and their consoles, even as new games and consoles are released. What's with this craze to keep the past alive?

Heidi Hartmann, the president of the Institute for Women's Policy Research, says women in retail lost hundreds of thousands of jobs over the last year, and men gained more than 100,000 jobs.

Analysis Shows Women Lost Jobs In Retail Last Year, Though Men Gained

12:09pm December 24, 2017

by Lauren Frayer

According to a study, last year, men gained higher-paying jobs in retail while women lost them. Heidi Hartmann of the Institute for Women's Policy Research spoke with NPR's Lauren Frayer to explain.

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A new wave of Advent calendars offers adults a variety of foods and beverages, including Pringles, beef jerky, vodka and gin.

Advent Calendars Now Offer Treats For Grown-Ups

2:21pm December 23, 2017

by Tove Danovich

Food and beverage companies are trying to boost their holiday sales by tempting adults to buy versions of the Advent calendar that carry boozy, meaty and salty Christmastime treats.