Economy

Economy

VW Suffers Another Blow After 3 States File Suit Over Emissions Cheating

6:11am July 20, 2016

by Sonari Glinton

New York and two other states filed lawsuits against Volkswagen over the diesel engine cars the came equipped with an emission test defeat device. VW still faces a federal criminal investigation.

'Ban The Box' Laws,' Do They Help Job Applicants With Criminal Histories?

7:48am July 19, 2016

by Shankar Vedantam

To help ex-felons land jobs, many states have enacted a law that prevents employers from asking applicants to check a box to reveal criminal history. But these laws may not have the intended effect.

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Wellness Programs Take Aim At Workplace Stress

11:32am July 18, 2016

by Patti Neighmond

A recent poll shows stress tops the list for people concerned about the impact of their job on their health. Workplace wellness programs often address stress, but many employees don't sign up.

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House Speaker Paul Ryan On Why He Wants To Customize Welfare Benefits

7:58am July 18, 2016

Paul Ryan talks to Steve Inskeep about his ideas to reshape the countries policies to address poverty in America. He wants welfare benefits to be tapered as recipients' financial situations improve.

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When the school year ends, lower-income families can't afford the costs of summer — and kids fall behind in learning.

Summer Isn't Always A Vacation For Families Who Can't Afford It

11:06am July 17, 2016

by NPR Staff

If you've got kids, the summertime costs families who have to look for creative ways to afford it — and not just financially. Research shows lower-income kids typically fall behind over the summer.

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Consumer advocates took to the streets of Phoenix recently to protest against an Arizona utility's efforts to bill customers using a so-called "demand charge." If approved, Arizona Public Service would be the first utility in the country to place most of

Uber But For Energy: Utility Surge Pricing Threatens Summer Cool

11:37pm July 16, 2016

by Will Stone

Power companies are rushing to keep pace with the changing energy landscape. This transition is especially contentious in the desert Southwest, where energy needs are enormous during the summer.

A home is offered for sale in Chicago. Mortgage interest rates have been falling, helping potential homebuyers.

'Summer Of Love' Was More Fun, But 'Summer Of Loans' Is Good Too

9:58am July 16, 2016

by Marilyn Geewax

Lending rates have been bumping along at historic lows this summer. That has helped a lot of people, such as home and car buyers. But it has hurt some too, including retirees and bankers.

Economy

Herbalife Agrees To Pay $200 Million To Settle Complaints It Deceived Consumers

9:38pm July 15, 2016

by Jim Zarroli

The FTC has ordered the company to revamp the way it compensates distributors, but because the punishment wasn't even tougher, Herbalife's share price rises.

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That First Paycheck Is An Exciting Moment ... And A Teachable One

5:26pm July 15, 2016

by Gabrielle Emanuel

Your first job can be a critical moment that sets you on a good financial path or a bad one. One group is trying to make sure low-income young adults get off to the right start.

NPR's Steve Inskeep interviews Speaker of the House Paul Ryan in the speaker's conference room at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Ryan Says He Believes Trump Is 'Going To Endeavor, To Try' To Change

1:51pm July 15, 2016

by Jessica Taylor

In an interview with NPR's Steve Inskeep, Paul Ryan was optimistic that the presumptive GOP nominee would come around on free trade pacts, and the controversial tone he's used on the campaign trial.

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