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Gustavo Monteagudo fills out a job application at a July job fair in Miami Lakes, Fla. The U.S. unemployment rate in August dipped to a seven-year low of 5.1 percent.

Unemployment Rate Dips To 5.1 Percent Amid 173,000 New Jobs In August

10:19am September 04, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The latest job-creation figure fell short of economists' forecasts. But the reports from the Department of Labor added a total of 44,000 jobs to the tallies for June and July.

Navinder Singh Sarao leaves Westminster Magistrates' Court in London last month. He has been indicted by U.S. prosecutors on charges of market manipulation that contributed to the Wall Street "flash crash" in 2010.

Alleged 'Flash Crash' Trader Formally Indicted In U.S.

7:08pm September 03, 2015

by Scott Neuman

Federal prosecutors say that Navinder Singh Sarao used a computer program to "spoof" the markets, sending the Dow down 600 points in a matter of minutes in 2010.

Global food giant Nestle is among several major employers that have announced increases in family leave benefits this year.

Boosting Family Leave Is Often About Getting Workers To Stay

6:37pm September 03, 2015

by Yuki Noguchi

Nestle, Netflix and Microsoft are among several major employers that have announced big increases in family leave benefits this year. The moves are seen as essential as companies compete for talent.

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Most Health Savings Account Owners Stick With Conservative Options

10:29am September 03, 2015

by Michelle Andrews

People who have had health savings accounts open longer are more likely to invest their contributions. But only about 5 percent of all account holders do so.

Back To School? Back To The Piggy Bank

8:31pm September 01, 2015

by Claudio Sanchez

So your kid is off to college. You've spent months navigating the financial aid process and meticulously budgeted for all sorts of out-of-pocket expenses — or so you thought.

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There was good news along with the bad at the New York Stock Exchange this week.

On Wall Street: Not Much Fun, But It Sure Was Interesting

9:05pm August 28, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

Markets have been seeing some of the biggest stock-price swings in years. And economists say the extreme volatility is starting to weigh down consumer confidence.

Boeing Case Is Latest Targeting 401(k) Plans With Excessive Fees

6:20pm August 28, 2015

by Chris Arnold

The aerospace giant is moving to settle a suit accusing it of mishandling its plan. The case is part of a legal assault by an attorney to stop firms from offering workers high-cost retirement plans.

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When you answer your phone and there's no one on the other end, it could be a computer that's gathering information about you and your bank account.

Economy

Why Phone Fraud Starts With A Silent Call

2:17pm August 27, 2015

by Aarti Shahani

When you answer your phone and there's no one on the other end, it could in fact be a computer that's gathering information about you and your bank account. Here's how.

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Preparing For The Fed's Planned Interest Rate Hike

2:59pm August 26, 2015

NPR'S Audie Cornish talks to Megan Greene, managing director and chief economist at Manulife, about how the interest rate hike will affect mortgages, auto and student loans, and consumer behavior.

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A trader fills orders Monday in the Standard & Poor's 500 stock index options pit at the Chicago Board Options Exchange. Watching market numbers plummet can make investors queasy, but analysts say keeping a level head through volatility is the best course

Economy

Keep Calm And Carry The 1: Investors Often Miscalculate Amid Volatility

8:07pm August 25, 2015

by Yuki Noguchi

Selling after a market plunge, financial experts say, just locks in the loss and prevents investors from participating in the rebound. But human psychology can make that advice excruciating to follow.

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