ECONOMY

Itzel Alarcon recently moved into a rental development near Denver. She says she's renting for now because she saw relatives hurt by the housing crash and is worried that home values might drop again.

Economy

Renters Only: These New Homes Aren't For Sale

4:21pm October 09, 2019

by Chris Arnold

Developers are building thousands of single-family homes that won't require a mortgage to move in. Even people who could afford to buy are choosing to rent — they aren't ready for the long-term debt.

President Donald Trump Delivers Remarks On America's Environmental Leadership From The White House

Your Ukraine Questions, Answered

3:10pm October 09, 2019

Natural gas. Rick Perry. A second whistleblower. Just what is going on?

Reversing The 'Brain Drain' In Rural America

3:10pm October 09, 2019

In some cases, it may be a story of "brain gain" instead of "brain drain."

Justice Neil Gorsuch (left), with Justice Brett Kavanaugh, asked many of the key questions in Tuesday's case before the U.S. Supreme Court that centered on whether employers can fire gay or transgender workers.

Trump Appointee Gorsuch Plays Coy In LGBTQ Employment Rights Case

12:35pm October 09, 2019

by Nina Totenberg

At issue is whether Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which bars sex discrimination, covers gay and transgender workers.

How Electric Cars Will Change Driving And The Economy

4:29pm October 08, 2019

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with E&E News reporter David Ferris, who's part of a team traveling the country in electric cars to learn how the vehicles will change driving as well as the economy.

1A Across America: Renewable Energy And Resistance

4:26pm October 08, 2019

The push for renewable energy is dividing some communities in parts of the country where wind energy has major potential.

Is Your Retirement Fund Ruining Our Economy?

1:12pm October 08, 2019

by Greg Rosalsky

Index Funds offer an intoxicating promise: lower fees, diversified risk and better returns. But is there a dark side to their astonishing rise?

Want to get into the movie industry? Horror movies could be your best bet.

Economy

VIDEO: 8 Reasons Horror Movies Are Scary Good Business

10:34am October 08, 2019

Seven of the 10 most profitable films of all time are horror movies, and the reason why is quite simple.

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Economy

The Past, Present And Future Of American Beer

10:28pm October 07, 2019

"Beer is not the answer. Beer is not the question. Yes is the answer."

A new rule proposed by the Labor Department would allow employers to require waitstaff and others to share their tips with kitchen staff. But labor advocates say it could allow bosses to take advantage of their workers.

Restaurants Would Get More Flexibility With Workers' Tips Under Proposed Rule

6:17pm October 07, 2019

by Scott Horsley

The rule would allow employers to require waitstaff and others to share their tips with kitchen staff. But labor advocates say it could allow bosses to take advantage of their workers.