We Asked: How Is The Homeownership Crisis Affecting You?
People from nearly every state in the country responded to a request from NPR on social media to tell us about their experience trying to buy a home.
U.S. Unemployment Rate Drops To 3.7 Percent, Lowest In Nearly 50 Years
Updated at 10:21 a.m. ET The U.S. jobless rate dropped to 3.7 percent in September — the lowest since 1969, though the economy added a lower-than-ex
This New Program Aims To Train The Growing Freelance Workforce
New York City is testing a new model of workforce training for the future. In October, the city partnered with the Freelancers Union to open the Fre
Detroit's Big Comeback: Out Of Bankruptcy, A Rebirth
The city of Detroit has reached a major milestone. Five years ago, the Motor City filed for Chapter 9 bankruptcy protection, saddled with more than
Have You Left The Workforce? Tell Us Why
Updated on June 7 The job market has improved greatly over the past decade, meaning the great majority of people who want to work can do so. But o
Bags Of Cash, Armed Guards And Wary Banks: The Edgy Life Of A Cannabis Company C
Normally, a chief financial officer's job involves poring over balance sheets and bank statements. But in the pot business, the job still bears a lot
The Benefits Of Taking Out Loans For College
Student debt in the U.S. now stands at about $1.5 trillion. It's a number we often call a crisis, advising students to avoid borrowing if they possibl
California Wildfire Insurance Claims Total $11.4 Billion For November 2018
Updated 5:00 a.m. ET Tuesday California residents who suffered catastrophic losses due to the November 2018 wildfires filed insurance claims totalin
As Employment Rises, African American Transplants Ride Jobs Wave To The South
Brittany Smith grew up mostly in Detroit, earning a master's degree in public health from the University of Michigan. But when she and her then-boyfri
Turbulence Roils Emerging Markets In The Shadow Of A Strengthened U.S. Dollar
If you've checked any economic news lately, there's a decent chance you've heard a pretty scary word, and there's a decent chance you've heard it a lo