Pain at the gas pump is being felt around the world
Across the globe drivers are rethinking their habits and personal finances amid skyrocketing prices for gasoline and diesel.
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Americans support student loan forgiveness, but would rather rein in college costs
A new NPR/Ipsos poll finds majority support for forgiving $10,000 in federal student loan debt, but even broader support for making college affordable for future students.
Who actually pays with buy now, pay later companies like Klarna and Affirm
These businesses have exploded in popularity during the pandemic, and now Apple is getting on board. But are these interest-free payment installments too good to be true?
Rents across U.S. rise above $2,000 a month for the first time ever
A new report shows the cost of renting a home or apartment is up 15% nationally to a new record high.
Have you faced a bidding war trying to rent an apartment?
In an incredibly tight rental market, more people are finding themselves outbid in the kind of competition usually only seen with buying houses. If you've experienced this NPR wants to hear from you!
'Shrinkflation' accelerates globally as manufacturers quietly shrink package sizes
Shrinkflation isn't new, experts say. But it proliferates in times of high inflation as companies grapple with rising costs for ingredients, packaging, labor and transportation.
In 10 states, a gallon of gas now costs more than $5
Consumers are paying more around the country. No state's average is below $4.28, according to AAA. But in California, drivers are paying $2 more than that amount.
College debt is one of the largest financial burdens young people face today
Nearly half of college students who take out loans for school don't finish within six years. Isabelle Praget is struggling with this kind of debt, and she speaks with Ayesha Rascoe about it.
Elon Musk has a 'super bad feeling' about the economy and wants Tesla to cut jobs
Musk wants the electric auto maker to cut 10% off its staff according to a Reuters report.
Demand at food banks is way up again. But inflation makes it harder to meet the need
High food and gas prices are squeezing working families, sending some to food pantries for the first time. But providers are struggling with high costs, fewer donations and supply chain woes.