Is retail theft getting worse?
Retailers are blaming thieves for falling profits. It's the biggest part of a problem called "shrink."
Economy
The U.S. needs minerals for green tech. Will Western mines have enough water?
As the U.S. plans new mines for copper, lithium and other metals to use in green technologies, mining projects in the West could threaten scarce water supplies.
How new borrowers can prepare for their first student loan payment
When student loan bills begin coming due in October, new borrowers will take their first steps on the long road to paying off their debt. These tools and tips can help ease the journey.
Why many business owners would love it if you stopped using your credit card
The fees merchants pay for accepting credit cards are much higher in the U.S. than in Europe. Ice cream shop owner Victor Garcia, for example, paid more than $25,000 in swipe fees last year.
A Nobel prize-winning immigrant's view on American inequality
In a new book, Nobel Prize-winning economist Angus Deaton offers a scathing critique of American politics and economic policy.
Maine's housing crisis contributes to a big increase in student homelessness
The state of Maine is launching a first-of-its-kind program under which schools can financially assist families with rent, utilities and other household expenses.
Morning news brief
Striking Hollywood writers reach a tentative deal with studios. If the government shuts down, what impact would that have on the economy? One in four inmate deaths happens in the same federal prison.
Economists wonder what impact a government shutdown would have on the economy
Without a deal on Capitol Hill, current spending laws expire on Sept. 30. Ahead of a potential government shutdown, Wall Street is gaming out what it could mean for the U.S. economy.
A new bill could reduce the fees shop owners are charged when customers swipe a card
Retailers have long complained about so-called "swipe fees" on credit cards. And now there's a showdown in Congress that pits retailers against the credit card industry. What's at stake for shoppers?
How the UAW strikes could impact car shoppers
Historic as the UAW strikes may be, analysts say the actions are unlikely to impact car prices too much — for now. A new strike on parts distribution centers, however, could sting.