Minimum-wage workers in 22 states will be getting raises on Jan. 1
While that's great news for the almost 10 million workers affected, 20 other states still pay minimum-wage workers the federal rate of $7.25 an hour.
Economy
How to do a financial reset
The Great Money Reset author Jill Schlesinger says if you're considering a reset, it helps to crunch the numbers, see what your finances look like, what might be possible for you and when.
The toll the war in Gaza has taken on the West Bank economy
The war in Gaza has taken a huge toll on the West Bank economy. Businesses have closed, tens of thousands can't work in Israel and analysts warn a continued decline could spark more violence.
Most homes for sale in 2023 were not affordable for a typical U.S. household
The share of affordable homes plunged 40% from before the pandemic, according to a new analysis. The biggest drops were in smaller cities, where wages could not keep pace with spiking mortgage rates.
Getting a tax credit for buying a new electric vehicle will soon be simpler
Getting the $7,500 tax credit for a new electric vehicle is about to get a lot simpler – you get it as a discount off the car. But fewer cars might be eligible as requirements grow stricter.
Prices in the U.S. have fallen for the first time in more than three years
The news about the U.S. economy keeps getting better. Friday, we learned that prices have actually fallen, and Americans have continued to spend — even with higher interest rates.
After 38 years on the job, Santa Luke still has time for everyone. Yes, you too
We spent a day soaking up the low-key magic made by Luke "Santa Luke" Durant, who draws large crowds — young and old — to storied Mondawmin Mall in Baltimore.
Student loan forgiveness isn't dead yet, and other takeaways from 2023
What to make of all the student loan news this year? We have three takeaways, and a literary analogy (it's NPR afterall).
HPU economist predicts a stronger holiday sales season for most retailers
High Point University economist Michael McCully is expecting holiday spending to be higher this year than last.
Biden has big plans for semiconductors. But there's a big hole: not enough workers
President Biden has $52.7 billion to invest in U.S. semiconductor manufacturing plants. But there's a big shortfall in workers for the new jobs.