ECONOMY

A Housing Issue Likely To Outlast Any Moratorium: The Rising Cost Of Rent Itself

4:56pm August 05, 2021

In the wake of the CDC's 60-day renewal of an eviction moratorium, we hear from three people struggling to find affordable housing in a market where rents continue to increase.

As the U.S. economy continues to recover from the pandemic, prices have also been creeping up on everything from groceries to used cars. Inflation poses a political test for the Biden administration and the Democratic Party.

Inflation Is A Big Political Test For President Biden's Economic Agenda

11:20am August 05, 2021

by Asma Khalid

As the economy continues to recover, prices have been rising. Polls show many Americans are worried about inflation, and that could have ramifications for the Biden administration.

Looking Back On When President Reagan Fired The Air Traffic Controllers

6:40am August 05, 2021

Thursday marks 40 years since former President Ronald Reagan fired more than 11,000 striking air traffic controllers. That dealt a serious blow to the American labor movement.

Economy

Uber And Lyft Are Experiencing A Classic Problem: Supply And Demand

6:24am August 05, 2021

by Bobby Allyn

Because there aren't enough drivers, people using Uber and Lyft have been noticing long waits and higher prices. Executives at the companies are scrambling to fix the problem.

How The New Eviction Ban Affects Millions Of Renters And Landlords

6:12am August 05, 2021

by Laurel Wamsley

COVID-19 has upended many people's lives. The latest federal eviction moratorium issued by the CDC is meant to last 60 days, and also give people better access to nearly $50 billion in aid.

New Federal Eviction Moratorium Is Issued After The Previous One Lapses

6:43am August 04, 2021

The White House was under pressure to do something to stop an impending wave of evictions. On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it had found a way.

News Brief: Cuomo Says He Won't Resign, New Eviction Moratorium, NYC Mandate

6:04am August 04, 2021

New York Gov. Cuomo is pressed to resign after a harassment investigation. The Biden administration takes steps to try to stop a wave of evictions. And, New York City issues a vaccine mandate.

Frustrated investor, losing to a drunken monkey

There's A Way You Can Beat The Best Investors. You've Just Got To Know When To Sell

3:09pm August 03, 2021

by Greg Rosalsky

A new study finds finance professionals fail at their jobs in a surprising way. There are lessons for all of us.

Safiya Kitwana lives in Lithonia, Ga., and is facing eviction. She lost work during the pandemic. She's a single mom with two teenage sons. But, at least in her case, things just took a turn for the better.

Economy

Without The CDC's Eviction Ban, Millions Could Quickly Lose Their Homes

10:14am August 02, 2021

by Chris Arnold

A federal moratorium on evictions expired over the weekend, potentially putting millions of tenants at risk of eviction just as infections from the delta variant are on the rise.

News Brief: Pandemic's Trajectory, Eviction Moratorium Ends, Students And Masks

7:35am August 02, 2021

New COVID-19 cases are rising sharply in every state. A federal freeze on evictions expired over the weekend. Students start heading back to school this week, but will it be in person or remote?

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