Bonds are down. That's hurting retirees and people trying to save for college
Investors are getting hit with a double whammy: stocks AND bonds are down. That's hurting retirees and people trying to save for college.
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Women's financial health is at a 5-year low
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Sallie Krawcheck, CEO and co-founder of Ellevest, about the company's 2022 survey of women's financial health.
Abigail Disney turns critical lens on her family's company in new doc
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with documentary filmmaker Abigail Disney, granddaughter of Disney co-founder Roy Disney, about her new film, The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales.
Senior citizens talk about the adjustments they're making as cost of living rises
Three senior citizens from the Washington, D.C.-area who rely on Social Security for their income talk about the changes they've made as the cost of living has risen.
Pessimism on Wall Street as Federal Reserve hikes interest rates
After the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates again, and forecast more big hikes in the coming months, pessimism reigned supreme on Wall Street.
Climate activists want Biden to fire the head of the World Bank. Here's why
Climate activists have never liked Trump-appointed World Bank President David Malpass. But this week, his comments on climate change fueled calls for President Biden to make a change.
Stock markets drop as Wall Street takes a gloomy view of the economy
The Dow dropped more than 450 points to close at the lowest level since November 2020.
U.S. lets tech firms boost internet access in Iran following a crackdown on protesters
The move authorizes firms to offer more social media and collaboration platforms, video conferencing and cloud-based services in Iran following a crackdown on protests over the death of Mahsa Amini.
Power outages and problems accessing fuel force Puerto Rico grocery stores to close
A growing number of businesses are temporarily closing across the island as power outages caused by Hurricane Fiona drag on, sparking concern about the availability of fuel and basic goods.
FedEx is facing a big downturn. It may give us a vital clue about the economy
A surprise warning from FedEx has shocked Wall Street and worried some about the direction of the economy.