Economy

Global Economic Impact Of European Security Boost

8:02am November 21, 2015

Following the attacks in Paris, NPR's Scott Simon speaks with JP Morgan analyst David Kelly about how increased military action and border security by the European Union could affect the economy.

Ford Workers Approve Contract With UAW By Slim Margin

4:07am November 21, 2015

by The Associated Press

With a 51.4 percent vote, the last of the Big Three automakers has approved its new four-year labor contract. The deal, which covers 53,000 workers, raises wages and includes new seniority rights.

Do you know if you paid any fees when rolling over a 401(k)?

When Fees Attack: Rolling Over A 401(k) Can Trigger Big-Time Charges

7:43pm November 20, 2015

by Chris Arnold

One of the moments our retirement nest eggs are most vulnerable is when we change jobs. That's when some financial advisers charge fees to roll them over — and those fees can be hard to see.

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Economy

Economic Development Group Puts Guilford County Under One Umbrella

11:55am November 20, 2015

by Emily McCord

A new economic partnership is underway.

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The mobile payment device by Square allows small merchants to swipe customers' payment cards with a phone.

Square Goes Public And Fields A Flood Of Customer Complaints

9:41am November 20, 2015

by Laura Sydell

The mobile payment startup Square has grown rapidly and went public this week. But it is dogged by complaints from small businesses that use it.

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The Center for Urban Families in Baltimore (shown here on Nov. 11) is a nonprofit that provides job training, parenting programs and other help for low-income families.

Some States Are Cutting Poor Dads A Deal On Unpaid Child Support

9:28am November 20, 2015

by Jennifer Ludden

In exchange for completing job training and parenting programs, Maryland is writing off some of parents' back child support. Similar efforts across the country are addressing the staggering debt.

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Harrelle Felipa with five of his children and a granddaughter.

From Deadbeat To Dead Broke: The 'Why' Behind Unpaid Child Support

6:50pm November 19, 2015

by Jennifer Ludden

Despite a decades-long crackdown, much of the $113 billion in child support debt will never be paid because those who owe it are too poor. President Obama is proposing changes to address this reality.

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Tourists wait to visit the Louvre as it reopens in Paris on Monday. As the city tries to recover from Friday's attacks, people who planned to travel there seem to be conflicted about whether to go.

Paris Attacks Create A Dilemma For Travelers

1:47pm November 19, 2015

by Yuki Noguchi

As Paris tries to recover from the terrorist attacks, people who planned to travel there seem to be conflicted about whether to go. Airlines reacted quickly, letting travelers rebook their flights.

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Elizabeth Warren Steps Up Campaign For Liberal Agenda

8:00pm November 18, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., says bipartisan efforts to "reform" the corporate tax code amount to "a giant wet kiss" for the biggest companies. She wants large corporations to pay more in taxes.

Economy

Mayor: Winston-Salem Will See More Small Businesses And Fewer Corporations In Future

7:39pm November 18, 2015

by Keri Brown

Downtown Winston-Salem has undergone a major transformation over the past decade. Some might say it's thriving.

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