What Does The Market Turmoil Mean For Your Retirement Fund?
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with David Kotok, chairman and chief investment officer of Cumberland Advisors, about what the sell-off means for retirement investments.
Economy
Commodities Trader 'Somewhat Confident' We've Seen The Worst Of Market Fall
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Chicago-based commodities trader Jack Scoville about this wild day for the markets. He says he hasn't seen anything quite like it in the near 30 years he's been trading.
Response To Volatile Wall Street Muted In Lower Manhattan
It was an erratic day on Wall Street Monday. But outside the New York Stock Exchange in Lower Manhattan, traders and tourists alike were taking the ups and downs in stride.
Fact Check: Is Refinancing Student Debt Really Good Policy?
Student loan debt is turning into a major campaign issue, and one solution many candidates can agree on is allowing graduates to refinance their student loans. But it may not be the best way to help.
Peer Review Feedback: The Good, The Bad, The Really Ugly
Amazon was called out for its harsh co-worker critiques, but peer reviews have been popular in American offices for years. Some say they make a team better; others call the reviews "very toxic."
In Spain, Entire Villages Are Up For Sale — And They're Going Cheap
As Spaniards migrate from villages to cities for work, education and access to health care, rural hamlets are ending up on the auction block. Foreigners are in the market for these properties.
Stocks Fall; Dow Down 10 Percent Since May
Stock markets around the world plunged this week as investors absorbed more evidence that China's economy is slowing. In the US, the Dow suffered its worst week since 2011.
A Brutal Week For Investors; Will There Be More Zigs Than Zags?
Stock investors have to decide if the August downturn is just part of a normal zigzag pattern in any bull market, or the start of a bear market that could last for years.
Jobless See Few Options As Unemployment Rate Continues To Rise
North Carolina's unemployment rate rose for the fifth straight month in July to 5.9 percent.
Greek Prime Minister Resigns To Pave Way For New Elections
After less than seven months in office, the Greek prime minister announced Thursday he will resign to pave the way for early elections on September 20.