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A community of young investors on TikTok, including @ceowatchlist, @quicktrades and @irisapp, are using House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's stock trading disclosures as inspiration for where to invest themselves. One user called Pelosi the market's "biggest whal

TikTokers Are Trading Stocks By Copying What Members Of Congress Do

5:16pm September 21, 2021

by Tim Mak

Online stock trading has taken off, bolstered by easy apps and lower prices. Now, a community of young investors have a new strategy: looking for stock tips from members of Congress.

Homeownership is the most common way Americans build wealth over their lifetimes.

A New Housing Regulator Could Make The American Dream More Accessible For Millions

5:42pm September 18, 2021

by Chris Arnold

Sources tell NPR that the Biden administration is close to announcing its pick to run the Federal Housing Finance Agency, which oversees the $11 trillion mortgage market.

People queue to enter a restaurant in New Orleans' French Quarter in early August.

How A Summer Of 'Yes' Is Ending In A Cloud Of Uncertainty For The Economy

1:54pm September 18, 2021

by Pallavi Gogoi

Signs of slowdown are everywhere after huge increases in vacation bookings, traveling and eating out earlier this year. Southwest Airlines, Airbnb and restaurants are starting to see a pullback.

Mat Pergens just wants "four walls and a roof that I can afford" for himself, his wife, his 6-year-old daughter and his baby on the way. But even that modest of a dream is out of reach these days.

Economy

The Housing Shortage Is Significant. It's Acute For Small, Entry-Level Homes

12:22pm September 04, 2021

by Uri Berliner

The American dream of owning a small home with a backyard is being put on hold. In 1982, 40% of houses built were entry-level homes. By 2019, the annual share had fallen to 7%.

Economy

Test Your Investing Brain With The Summer School Final Quiz

8:51pm September 01, 2021

Think you know your index funds from your junk bonds? It's time to find out! Eight questions stand between you and a diploma-like certificate of completion for Summer School Season 2.

Commuters wait in line for public buses as they leave work in Beijing's business district on Aug. 27. China's Supreme People's Court has ruled that it's illegal for companies to subject employees to the practice known as "996," or working 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Employers Can't Require People To Work 72 Hours A Week, China's High Court Says

5:12pm August 30, 2021

by Bill Chappell

In recent years, several worker deaths have been linked to grueling "996" schedules, which are common in the tech industry. The label is shorthand for working 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for six days in a row.

Ely Bair had two medically necessary jaw surgeries. For the first, in 2018, his share of the bill was $3,000. For the second, in 2019 after a job change, he was billed $27,000, even though he had the same insurance carrier.

Same Hospital And Insurer, But The Bill For His 2nd Jaw Procedure Was $24,000 More

12:17pm August 27, 2021

by Phil Galewitz

To realign the man's jaw and ease his chronic pain and high blood pressure, he would need two operations, the surgeon said. Both procedures went well, but the patient was shocked by the second bill.

More than 7 million Americans are behind on their rent but money from Congress to pay back-rent and prevent evictions isn't reaching many people who need it. We want to hear from you.

Economy

Are You Facing Eviction Or Afraid Of Losing Your Home? Tell Us About Your Situation

12:00pm August 26, 2021

by Chris Arnold

More than 7 million Americans are behind on their rent but money from Congress to pay back-rent and prevent evictions isn't reaching many people who need it. We want to hear from you.

Norma Jasso, 62, sped up retirement plans after her daughter asked for help with a new baby. She stands with a highchair her father had commissioned from a shop in Sinaloa, Mexico. Her daughters used it and now her grandson will too.

Economy

These Older Workers Hadn't Planned To Retire So Soon. The Pandemic Sped Things Up

1:00pm August 23, 2021

by Andrea Hsu

Millions more people than expected joined the ranks of the retired in the pandemic. While some did so joyfully, others were reluctant or had no choice.

Students applaud at the Morehouse College commencement ceremony on May 16, 2021, in Atlanta. Morehouse recently announced it would clear remaining tuition balances for students, joining several other HBCUs doing the same.

HBCUs Erasing Student Debt With Federal Funds Brings Hope For Students And Schools

8:23am August 14, 2021

by Deepa Shivaram

More than 20 historically Black colleges have used the CARES Act to wipe out their students' outstanding tuition balances. Erasing their debt, HBCU leaders say, benefits the students, and the school.